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PG&E May Proactively Shut Off Power for Safety to Approximately 22,000 Customers Across 17 Counties and 4 Tribal Areas Starting Tuesday Evening  

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is monitoring potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) due to elevated fire risks from forecasted high winds. Approximately 22,000 customers, primarily in the western Sacramento Valley, North Bay, and East Bay areas, are at risk for outages. PG&E has increased this estimate from 15,000 due to worsening conditions. Notifications have been sent to affected customers. PG&E is also working to ensure minimal impact on Election Day, staging generators at key polling locations.

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PG&E May Proactively Shut Off Power for Safety to Approximately 15,000 Customers Across 17 Counties and 3 Tribal Areas Starting Late Tuesday   

PG&E has called a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting as early as 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, that may impact up to 15,000 customers across 17 counties and 3 tribal areas. PG&E meteorologists have forecasted strong winds and low humidity levels over 50 mph in parts of the North and East Bay, with gusts nearing 70 mph in higher terrains, including the Geysers, Mt. St. Helena, and Mt. Diablo. Despite recent rain, the vegetation is expected to dry out, raising fire concerns under the predicted weather conditions.

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PSPS UPDATE: PSPS Scope Changes to Impact 20,142 customers in 17 counties

PG&E is preparing for potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events due to projected gusts over 50 mph in parts of the North and East Bay, with particularly strong winds of up to 70 mph in areas like the Geysers, Mt. St. Helena, and Mt. Diablo. Humidity levels are expected to drop to 15-30% in these windy areas, increasing fire risk. PG&E’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated, and roughly 20,142 customers across 17 counties and 4 tribal areas are in scope for this event, primarily in Western Sacramento Valley, North Bay, and elevated areas in the East Bay.

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