All customers impacted by the PSPS event have been restored

FINAL UPDATE, 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12

As of 8 p.m. all customers impacted by the PSPS event have been restored. With restoration now complete, this will be our final event update.

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UPDATE, 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12

As of 1 p.m. Monday, weather all-clear notifications have been issued for all counties in scope for this event and impacted customers notified. PG&E crews have begun power restoration activities, including patrolling impacted circuits, assessing any damage found and making repairs where needed before re-energizing lines. We anticipate restoring power to essentially all customers impacted by Sunday’s PSPS by the end of today.

PG&E is monitoring weather conditions for another potential wind event later this week and will keep customers informed early and often about safety measures based on the latest meteorological and operational information.

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UPDATE, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11

The latest PG&E weather forecasts show that the risk of severe weather has passed in portions of six counties that had small numbers of customers in the scope of this PSPS. Those counties are Lake, Napa, Shasta, Solano, Tehama and Yolo. About 500 customers in those counties began receiving notifications around 6:30 p.m. that they will not be de-energized during this PSPS.

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UPDATE 2:30 pm., Sunday, Oct. 11

The latest PG&E weather forecasts show that the risk of severe weather has passed in seven counties that had small numbers of customers in the scope of this PSPS. Those counties are Alameda, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Merced, San Benito and San Luis Obispo.

The approximately 1,000 customers in those counties began receiving notifications around 12:30 p.m. that they will not be de-energized during this PSPS.

About 11,000 customers remain de-energized (or still might be) in small portions of Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Shasta, Solano, Tehama and Yolo counties.

PG&E will continue to monitor weather conditions.  Once the weather improves, crews will inspect equipment and safely restore power as quickly as possible.

PG&E understands that losing power is extremely difficult for customers. We are working diligently to provide resources in affected communities.

Eight Community Resource Centers are open Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Colusa, Glenn, Shasta, Tehama and Yolo counties. Those Community Resource Centers will open at 8 a.m. Monday as well.

For the latest information on availability of Community Resource Centers, please visit Community Resource Centers | PG&E.

Visit PGE.com for information and tips on how to stay safe during a power outage.

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UPDATE 8 a.m., Sunday, October 11

After monitoring weather and ground conditions overnight, PG&E began de-energizing targeted areas of Colusa, Glenn, Shasta, Tehama and Yolo counties early Sunday, October 11, affecting approximately 10,410 customers.

Overall, this Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) could affect approximately 12,200 customers across 17 counties and three tribal areas in the Northern Sierra and Sacramento valleys through Monday.

Since this PSPS began on Friday, changing wildfire risk has required another shutoff in some areas today to help keep customers and communities safe. Customers who have been restored could experience another outage if severe weather and wildfire risk return.

PG&E will continue monitoring conditions throughout the day.  Once the weather improves, crews will inspect equipment and safely restore power as quickly as possible.

For the latest information on availability of Community Resource Centers, please visit Community Resource Centers | PG&E.

Visit PGE.com for information and tips on how to stay safe during a power outage.

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UPDATE 2 p.m., Saturday, October 10

PG&E has restored power to essentially all of the customers who lost power Friday in targeted areas of Alameda, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Merced, San Benito, San Joaquin and San Luis Obispo counties.

Power restoration followed crew inspections and repairs of wind-related damage to electrical equipment.

Because weather risk continues to evolve, approximately 12,200 customers across 17 counties may still be impacted this weekend by the Public Safety Power Shutoff. While conditions allowed us to restore service at this time, another outage may be needed.

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UPDATE 9 a.m., Saturday, October 10

After monitoring weather patterns and ground conditions overnight, PG&E began issuing weather all-clear notices for the initial counties impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event that began Friday, Oct 9. 

The weather all-clear allows crews to begin patrols, inspect electrical equipment for wind-related damage and make any necessary repairs before safely restoring power to customers.  PG&E expects most customers affected by the PSPS event so far to have power restored this afternoon.

At the same time, conditions can change quickly.  PG&E will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day. If the risk of severe weather returns, customers who have been restored could experience another outage related to this PSPS event this weekend.

Please stay prepared, keep phones and essential devices charged, and review your outage plan.

For the latest information on availability of Community Resource Centers, please visit Community Resource Centers | PG&E.

Visit PGE.com for information and tips on how to stay safe during a power outage.

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UPDATE 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9

After continuing to monitor weather conditions, PG&E has expanded de-energization to customers in Alameda, Merced and San Joaquin counties on Friday, Oct. 9. 

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UPDATE: 1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9

After monitoring weather conditions and ground conditions Thursday night and Friday morning, PG&E began de-energizing targeted areas of Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Benito and San Luis Obispo counties at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. 

In total, this Public Safety Power Shutoff could affect about 12,200 customers in 17 counties and three tribal areas in the Northern Sierra and Sacramento valleys through Monday.

Additional areas could be de-energized throughout the day and through Monday, based on how weather patterns develop. The decision to begin shutoffs is based on real-time weather conditions, and de-energizations may be delayed or cancelled. Outage durations will depend on the weather in each area, as well as any damage and repairs that may be needed.

Customers can look up their address online to find out if their location is being monitored for the potential safety shutoff at PG&E Outage Center - Latest PSPS Updates.

For the latest information on availability of Community Resource Centers, please visit Community Resource Centers | PG&E.

Visit PGE.com for information and tips on how to stay safe during a power outage.

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PG&E's Operations and Meteorology teams are monitoring a wind event forecasted to bring elevated wildfire risk conditions to portions of Northern and Central California beginning Friday afternoon into Monday.

With a forecast for gusty winds, low humidity and elevated fire danger, PG&E has initiated advanced customer notifications in targeted areas where Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) may be necessary to reduce wildfire risk. 

PG&E's top priority is the safety of our customers and communities. The decision to proactively turn off power for safety is not taken lightly. PSPS is one of many layers of wildfire protection which PG&E deploys as a measure of last resort.  

Current forecasts indicate that about 12,200 customers in portions of 17 northern counties (Alameda, Butte, Colusa, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Lake, Merced, Napa, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Shasta, Solano, Tehama, Yolo) could be affected if a PSPS is implemented. 

Weather forecasts call for strong westerly winds with gusts between 30 and 45 mph Saturday with peak winds of 55 mph across portions of the Northern Sierra, followed by north winds Sunday in the Sacramento Valley area. PG&E will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate updates as forecasts evolve. 

Counties 

• Alameda — 386
• Butte — 278
• Colusa — 507
• Fresno — 314
• Glenn — 620
• Kern — 295
• Kings — 9
• Lake — 78
• Merced — 133
• Napa — 15
• San Benito — 3
• San Joaquin — 5
• San Luis Obispo — 71
• Shasta — 6,797
• Solano — 284
• Tehama — 2,351
• Yolo — 84

Customer notifications via text, email and automated phone calls were completed on Thursday, Oct. 8. Customers can look up their address online to find out if their location is being monitored for the potential safety shutoff at pge.com/pspsupdates.

Community Resource Centers

PG&E understands that losing power, especially during periods of high heat, is extremely difficult for customers and is working diligently to provide resources in these communities. 

During a PSPS, we open Community Resource Centers (CRC) where community members can access resources including:    

• A safe location to meet their basic power needs, such as charging medical equipment and electronic devices
• Up-to-date information about the PSPS
• Water, snacks, blankets, ADA-accessible restrooms and other essential items to reduce hardships for customs

Service animals are welcome at Community Resource Centers. For additional information about service animals, visit: https://www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/. Information on CRC locations is available online at PG&E’s Outage Center.