Power Outages Affecting Thousands in California
Last week, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), California’s largest utility company, cut off power to more than 500,000 businesses and homes. This decision was included in the company’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) plan as a precaution against potential wildfires due to the strong winds that have spanned large portions of the state. PG&E officials say that more power outages could be scheduled depending on weather conditions in the coming weeks.
Dealing With Power Outages
PG&E has warned that power outages could last for days, even weeks for some customers, and the shut-offs are likely not over. After the PSPS plan is complete,
one estimate finds that approximately 2.5 million people could be without the power they need to run their
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businesses and/or households. This has left many Californians looking for ways to prepare.
Follow these tips to help you plan...