Due to an upcoming red flag warning for dry conditions and high winds, PG&E is planning public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) in the Sacramento Valley and Northern California. The National Weather Service has warned that this will affect areas from Redding to Modesto from 11 p.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Saturday, according to FOX40.
Strong winds and low humidity increase the wildfire risk, making grasses, brush, and trees highly flammable. PG&E is warning that power shutoffs may affect around 28,000 customers, including areas like Concow, Downieville, La Porte, and Vacaville. Communities are urged to prepare emergency plans in case evacuations are necessary due to fire threats, as per FOX40's report.
Northern California counties, including Alameda, Colusa, and Contra Costa, are set for power shutoffs starting Thursday and lasting through Saturday. Sunday shutoffs are now considered unlikely. PG&E customers can check if their address is at risk using the utility's online tool.
PG&E has released a map showing areas that may be affected by the power shutoffs, along with an estimated timeline for when the shutoffs will occur and when power will be restored. Specific addresses and details will be provided a couple of days before outages. The KCRA weather team has marked Friday as a Weather Impact Day due to severe expected conditions. For more information on potential shutoff areas, people can check the PG&E map shared by KCRA.
