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Here's what to do if a power line goes down in your community
If a power line goes down in your area, never touch it and stay away as it can still be live.
Immediately call 9-11 and then call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
Keep everyone, including kids and pets, away from a downed line.
Do not touch anything or anyone who has been in contact with a downed power line.
Avoid driving over a downed power line.
Sign up for Alerts so PG&E can reach you by calling 1-800-743-5000 and updating your contact information.
To learn more ways to prepare for a power outage, read our Tips to Prepare for a Power Outage page.
Additional resources
Tips to prepare for a power outage
To learn more ways to prepare for an emergency, read tips to prepare for a power outage
Public Safety Power Shutoff
In order to keep communities safe, PG&E may need to turn off power when extreme weather or wildfire conditions are forecast.
This statewide initiative is called Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Find or report an outage
To find or report an outage to PG&E, visit pge.com/outages.