PG&E files a report with the CPUC after each PSPS.
We also submit progress reports on our efforts to:
- Develop best practices for PSPS
- Improve communications, community preparedness and regional coordination
- Use technology to improve safety
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If you smell natural gas or suspect an emergency, leave the area now and call 9-1-1.
If you see downed powerlines, stay away. Don’t exit your car or home. Call 9-1-1. Then call PG&E at 1-877-660-6789.
Severe weather, such as high winds, can cause trees or debris to damage equipment. If there is dry vegetation, this could lead to a wildfire. That's why we may need to turn power off to keep you safe. This temporary outage is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
We plan a PSPS when severe weather may put you at risk of wildfires:
Learn about weather monitoring
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has sorted regions according to their wildfire risk.
Homes and businesses in Tiers 2 and 3 wildfire risk areas are more likely to experience a PSPS.
Tier 2: An area where there is an elevated risk of wildfire.
Tier 3: An area where there is an extreme risk of wildfire.
View the CPUC map and learn more about high fire-threat areas,
We know power outages are disruptive. We want to help you prepare.
We will always do our best to alert you before a PSPS via email, phone call and/or text.
We'll send you PSPS alerts as early as possible, both day and night, as needed. This is a requirement from the California Public Utilities Commission. If you are a PG&E account holder, you do not need to sign up to receive PSPS alerts.
Note: Weather forecasts can change. This could shift the shutoff timing or the number of affected customers. Because of this, in some cases we may not send the first alert until the same day your power is shut off.
Make sure your contact information is up to date. This ensures we can inform you of potential power outages. Choose to receive alerts in your preferred language.
Address Alerts can alert you of a possible PSPS at any address that is important to you or a loved one, such as:
Receive Address Alerts for any address by phone and text in multiple languages.
If you rely on power for health and safety, we offer extra PSPS alerts. This may include alerting you in person to ensure you're aware of a possible PSPS.
Sign up for the Medical Baseline Program
Sign up for Vulnerable Customer Status
We provide information about when power will be turned off and back on via phone, email and text. This is available in English, plus 15 languages.
We work with our partners to conduct multilingual outreach. We also pre-record alert messaging in American Sign Language to serve those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Learn about outage resources
What to expect during a PSPS
Download Your Guide to Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PDF)
Learn the facts about PSPS
Download the Public Safety Power Shutoff fact sheet (PDF)
Visit translation resources
Prepare for potential power shutoffs
Help tenants prepare for a PSPS
Download the master meter flyer (PDF)
All phone numbers and email addresses we have on file will be contacted. Add contact information for more than one employee to your account. If employees wish to receive outage alerts via text, you can also add their cell phone numbers.
Prepare your facility for potential power outages
Large business emergency preparedness checklist (PDF)
Ensure your small business is prepared for potential power outages
Emergency preparedness checklist for small and medium businesses (PDF)
Find more resources to help you prepare for potential power shutoffs
PSPS preparedness checklist for businesses (PDF)
Critical Facility Customer Fact Sheet (PDF)
For any inquiries, please contact the Program Manager of Critical Facilities at Businessadvisor@pge.com.
PG&E files a report with the CPUC after each PSPS.
We also submit progress reports on our efforts to:
July 20-21, 2024 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Jul. 20-21, 2024 Report (PDF).
Public Safety Power Shutoff Jul. 20-21, 2024 Report Supplemental Excel (XLSX).
Public Safety Power Shutoff 2024 Event Notifications (PDF).
July 20-21, 2024 PSPS Event Polygon of De-Energized Areas Geodatabase File (ZIP).
July 20-21, 2024 PSPS Event Damage Points Geodatabase File (ZIP).
2023 PSPS Post-Season Report
POSTSR 1 - 2023 Post-Season Report Narrative (PDF)
POSTSR 2A - PSPS Data by Census Tract (Geo-Spatial) (ZIP)
POSTSR 2B - PSPS Data by Census Tract (Non-Spatial) (XLSX)
POSTSR 3 - Education and Outreach Costs (XLSX)
POSTSR 4 - PSPS Complaints (XLSX)
PSPS Post-Season Data Report (XLSX)
2023 PSPS Pre-Season Report
2023 Pre-Season Report Narrative (PDF)
2023 Pre-Season Report Tables (XLSX)
PSPS Exercise Written Materials (ZIP)
2023 PSPS Pre-Season Report Section IV: Exercise Reports
2023 Pre-Season Report Narrative (PDF)
PSPS Exercise Written Materials (ZIP)
August 30-31, 2023 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Aug. 30-31, 2023 Report (PDF)
Public Safety Power Shutoff Aug. 30-31, 2023 Supplemental Excel (XLSX)
Appendix D: Public Safety Power Shutoff 2023 Event Notifications (PDF)
September 20-21, 2023 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Sep. 20-21, 2023 Report (PDF)
Public Safety Power Shutoff Sep. 20-21, 2023 Supplemental Excel (XLSX)
Appendix D : Report 2023 Event Notifications (PDF)
September 30, 2023 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Sep. 30, 2023 Report (PDF)
December 15, 2023 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff December 15, 2023 Report (PDF)
Public Safety Power Shutoff December 15, 2023 Report Supplemental Excel(XLSX)
Appendix D: Public Safety Power Shutoff 2023 Event Notifications (PDF)
2022 PSPS Post-Season Report
POSTSR 1 - 2022 Post Season Report Narrative (PDF)
POSTSR 3 - Education and Outreach Costs (XLSX)
POSTSR 4 - PSPS Complaints (XLSX)
Note: PG&E did not de-energize any customers for PSPS in 2022.
October 22-24, 2022 Weather Event
Weather Event Oct. 22, 2022 Report (PDF)
Weather Event Oct. 22, 2022 Report - Supplemental Excel File (XLSX)
Note: For the October 22-24 Weather Event, PG&E did not proceed with de-energization.
2022 PSPS Pre-Season Report
2022 Pre-Season Report Narrative (PDF)
2022 Pre-Season Report Tables (XLSX)
2022 PSPS Pre-Season Report Section IV: Exercise Reports
2022 Pre-Season Report Section IV: Exercise Reports (PDF)
2022 Pre-Season Report Tables 8 & 9 (XLSX)
PSPS Exercise Written Materials (ZIP)
2021 PSPS Post Season Report
POSTSR 1 - 2021 Post Season Report Narrative (PDF)
POSTSR 2A - PSPS Data by Census Tract (Geo-Spatial) (ZIP)
POSTSR 2B - PSPS Data by Census Tract (Non-Spatial) (XLSX)
POSTSR 3 - Education and Outreach Costs (XLSX)
POSTSR 4 - PSPS Complaints (XLSX)
October 14-16, 2021 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Oct. 14, 2021 Report (PDF)
Public Safety Power Shutoff Oct. 14, 2021 Report – Supplemental Excel File (XLSX)
October 14, 2021 PSPS Event Polygons of De-Energized Areas Geodatabase File (ZIP)
October 14, 2021 PSPS Event Damage Points Geodatabase File (ZIP)
October 11-12, 2021 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Oct. 11, 2021 Report (PDF)
Public Safety Power Shutoff Oct. 11, 2021 Report – Supplemental Excel File (XLSX)
October 11, 2021 PSPS Event Polygons of De-Energized Areas Geodatabase File (ZIP)
October 11, 2021 PSPS Event Damage Points Geodatabase File (ZIP)
September 20-21, 2021 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Sep. 20, 2021 Report (PDF)
Public Safety Power Shutoff Sep. 20, 2021 Report – Supplemental Excel File (XLSX)
September 20, 2021 PSPS Event Polygons of De-Energized Areas Geodatabase File (ZIP)
Note: There were no damages or hazards found in post-weather patrols for this PSPS event.
August 17-19, 2021 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Aug. 17, 2021 Report (PDF)
Public Safety Power Shutoff Aug. 17, 2021 Report – Supplemental Excel File (XLSX)
August 17, 2021 PSPS Event Polygons of De-Energized Areas Geodatabase File (ZIP)
August 17, 2021 PSPS Event Damage Points Geodatabase FILE (ZIP)
January 19, 2021 PSPS Event
Public Safety Power Shutoff Jan. 19, 2021 Report (PDF)
2020 reports
2019 reports
2019 prior report versions
2018 reports
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