PG&E turns power off; South Africa claims "standard routine"

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PG&E has a history of proactively shutting off power in certain areas to prevent wildfires, especially during periods of high fire risk, and this is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Currently, there are no planned PSPS events for the coming days, but customers should stay informed by checking the PG&E Outage Center for the latest updates. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS):

  PG&E implements PSPS to reduce the risk of wildfires caused by its equipment during periods of high fire danger, such as strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions. 

• How PSPS Works:

  PG&E notifies customers before a PSPS event via email, phone call, text, and translated alerts. They also provide updates on their website, including estimated power shutoff and restoration times. 

• Current Status:

  According to the PG&E Outage Center, there are no current plans for a Public Safety Power Shutoff event. 

• Staying Informed:

  Customers can stay informed about PSPS events by visiting the PG&E PSPS updates page. 

• Other Outages:

  Besides PSPS events, PG&E also addresses power outages due to weather issues like downed wires. 

• Customer Support:

  PG&E has resources available to help customers during power outages, including Community Resource Centers and the 211 helpline. 

• Safety Net Program:

  PG&E has a Safety Net program that provides a payment of $25-100 to residential customers who have gone without power for 48 consecutive hours or greater because of severe storm conditions.