PG&E warns of Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Bay Area Counties
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What happened
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is warning of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs in parts of Napa County, Livermore, and Alameda County. The utility stated that the shutoffs are due to hot, dry, and gusty weather conditions. These warnings primarily affect rural areas south of the Altamont Pass, including parts of Livermore and unincorporated Alameda County.
From nbcbayarea.com
Why it matters
The utility is taking action to prevent energized power lines from moving in the wind and potentially sparking a wildfire. The shutoffs could disrupt business operations for customers in the affected rural areas.
From nbcbayarea.com
Who's involved
- Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyUtility company issuing the power shutoff warnings
- Napa CountyCounty receiving essential power services from Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Alameda CountyCounty where Pacific Gas and Electric Company is implementing power shutoffs
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The entities involved
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
American utility company
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Napa County
county in California, United States
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Alameda County
county in California, United States