That fool Gavin Newsom
2024-07-01 08:29:27 UTC
As California braces for a heat wave this week, Pacific Gas and Electric
Co. warned Sunday of potential power shut-offs in parts of the Bay Area
and elsewhere in Northern California to help prevent its electrical
equipment from sparking wildfires.
PG&E officials were monitoring weather conditions for a possible public
safety power shut-off Tuesday in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Shasta,
Solano, Tehama and Yolo counties. During the shut-offs, the utility
preemptively turns off customers’ power in areas with elevated fire risk
when weather forecasts predict gusty winds and dry conditions.
Dry, hot and windy conditions are in the forecast this week, raising the
risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service issued a red flag
warning for parts of the Sacramento Valley, Lake County and Solano
County. High temperatures in the North Bay valleys are predicted to
range from 100 to 110 degrees Tuesday.
“As of now, no PSPS has been called, and no customers have been
notified, as the potential event is more than two days away,” said PG&E
spokesperson Karly Hernandez.
Specific details — including addresses and maps that could be affected
by the shut-offs — are available two days before the shutoff, according
to PG&E’s website.
PG&E customers can sign up for text or phone call alerts on its website.
“We are committed to keeping our communities informed and will provide
updates as conditions evolve,” Hernandez added.
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Co. warned Sunday of potential power shut-offs in parts of the Bay Area
and elsewhere in Northern California to help prevent its electrical
equipment from sparking wildfires.
PG&E officials were monitoring weather conditions for a possible public
safety power shut-off Tuesday in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Shasta,
Solano, Tehama and Yolo counties. During the shut-offs, the utility
preemptively turns off customers’ power in areas with elevated fire risk
when weather forecasts predict gusty winds and dry conditions.
Dry, hot and windy conditions are in the forecast this week, raising the
risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service issued a red flag
warning for parts of the Sacramento Valley, Lake County and Solano
County. High temperatures in the North Bay valleys are predicted to
range from 100 to 110 degrees Tuesday.
“As of now, no PSPS has been called, and no customers have been
notified, as the potential event is more than two days away,” said PG&E
spokesperson Karly Hernandez.
Specific details — including addresses and maps that could be affected
by the shut-offs — are available two days before the shutoff, according
to PG&E’s website.
PG&E customers can sign up for text or phone call alerts on its website.
“We are committed to keeping our communities informed and will provide
updates as conditions evolve,” Hernandez added.
Reach Jessica Flores: ***@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @jesssmflores
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/pg-e-power-shut-offs-19548244.php