Several areas in or near mountains across Southern California are labeled as under consideration for public safety power ...

Changing climate patterns and below average rainfall, when combined with extended periods of high winds, increase the risk of ...

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is warning that it could pro-actively cut power in portions of 15 California counties through the weekend for more than 9,000 customers in Northern California.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is warning that it could pro-actively cut power in portions of 15 California counties through the weekend for more than 9,000 customers in Northern California.

Public safety power shutoffs are already underway in parts of California, and PG&E officials say they are closely monitoring the winds in the Valley. 24/7 Live Fresno County North Valley South ...

Map: Where PG&E public safety power shutoffs are likely in California. High winds and dry conditions have prompted a shut-off watch in 13 counties.

This summer, Southern California Edison is predicting potential power shutoffs, which they call Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). According to Southern California Edison's website, “A Public ...

California’s electric utilities have the ability to implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs, which temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric ...

Tens of thousands of residents are without power due to public safety shutoffs due to high winds, though many are expressing their frustration over the repeated blackouts. Mary Beth McDade reports ...

What is a public safety power shutoff? PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program is a wildfire prevention measure that cuts electricity to high-risk areas during “severe weather.”. Shutoffs ...