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

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has initiated a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning, due to strong winds and dry conditions that elevate wildfire risks. About 15,000 customers in 17 counties and three tribal areas may be impacted. PG&E has alerted affected customers and is working with election officials to mitigate disruptions, particularly on Election Day, with backup power for critical sites. Community Resource Centers will provide assistance, and PG&E advises customers to prepare for potential outages by ensuring emergency kits and backup power sources.

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

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is preparing for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting Tuesday night, with high winds and low humidity elevating wildfire risks. PG&E's machine learning models predict gusts above 50 mph, potentially reaching 70 mph in areas like Mt. Diablo and the North Bay. Approximately 20,142 customers in 17 counties and four tribal areas could be impacted, with the majority in Western Sacramento Valley, North Bay, and elevated East Bay regions. PG&E has alerted affected customers and activated its Emergency Operations Center. For updates, visit PG&E's Outage Center, available in 16 languages.

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