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From Paradise Mayor Questions PG&E Over Potential Power Shutoff in Butte County

What could the potential PG&E power shutoff mean for Paradise?

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Paradise businesses may face disruption from potential power shutoff The potential power shutoff, prompted by an offshore wind event, puts 1,588 customers in Paradise at risk. The outage, which could begin on Wednesday, October 14, and last until Saturday, October 17, could severely impact the local economy. Mayor Steven Crowder noted that Paradise businesses are already struggling, and the potential loss of power could affect two of their best business days.

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  • The town of Paradise reported 1,588 customers were in scope for a possible shutoff.krcrtv.com
  • The Butte County outage could begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, with power expected to be restored by 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.krcrtv.com
  • Crowder said the possible outage could affect two of Paradise's best business days.krcrtv.com
  • Some underground power lines are connected to overhead circuits that may be shut off if strong winds materialize.krcrtv.com

Why it matters

The potential power shutoff poses a direct economic threat to Paradise, a town already facing business struggles. The disruption could specifically impact two of the town's most lucrative business days, creating immediate financial pressure on local enterprises.

This situation highlights the ongoing tension between infrastructure modernization and climate risk in California. Despite assurances that underground lines would prevent future Public Safety Power Shutoffs, the current event shows that some underground lines remain connected to overhead circuits that can still be de-energized for safety during strong wind events.

What we don't know yet

  • Will strong winds materialize, forcing PG&E to de-energize the overhead circuits?
  • How will the town address the discrepancy between previous assurances about underground lines and the current risk?

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Strong winds materialize as predicted by weather forecastsThe likelihood of the power shutoff becoming a certainty increases, leading to immediate operational disruptions for Paradise businesses.
PG&E determines that the wind event does not meet safety thresholdsThe risk of the shutoff fades, and the town avoids the potential loss of business revenue.

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