Alpine County faces potential power shutoff due to wildfire risk
What happened
Alpine County is advising residents of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. beginning Wednesday night, October 14, 2026, due to forecasted high winds and elevated wildfire conditions. About 660 customers in Alpine County could be affected by the planned shutoff. The shutoff is preliminarily scheduled to begin around 9:45 PM on October 14, with estimated service restoration by 11:00 AM on October 17.
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Why it matters
The planned interruption of electrical service poses a risk of disrupting local commerce and services in Alpine County. The shutoff is a precautionary measure taken by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. due to severe weather and wildfire risk.
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Washoe Valley, Alpine County, Carson City, and Mono County.
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Who's involved
- Alpine CountyThe county where the potential power shutoff is taking place
- Bear ValleyA healthcare organization located in Big Bear Lake
- Redwood CityA city administratively located within Alpine County
- Daly CityA city geographically included within the boundaries of Alpine County
- Gavin NewsomThe state governor whose structure Alpine County relies on for funding
- WRcA British enterprise that conveyed an asset to Alpine County
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Bear ValleySpeculative
Bear Valley could face operational disruption and reduced revenue due to the planned power shutoff.
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The entities involved
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Alpine County
county in California, United States
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