Residents in these Bay Area counties may see power shutoffs
PG&E may have planned power shutoffs in the Bay Area
Power shutoffs are likely for parts of the Bay Area, according to PG&E. The utility says it may shut off power in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and Sonoma counties as a precautionary measure to prevent wildfires this Thursday through Saturday. High winds and dry conditions are expected on these days.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Pacific Gas & Electric warned it could cut power in parts of the Bay Area as soon as Thursday due to elevated fire danger.
The utility said the decision is based on a forecast of high winds and dry conditions, which increase the danger of wildfires.
Areas of impact
What we know:
PG&E anticipates shutting off power to portions of Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties through Saturday, when wind conditions are expected to ease.
However, the utility said there are no planned outages for Santa Clara County on Saturday.
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For more detailed information on whether your address may be affected, visit PG&E’s website.
As of now, the areas identified for potential shutoffs are primarily in remote regions.
The Source: Pacific Gas & Electric