For Public Safety Due to Severe Weather, PG&E has Begun Process of Turning Off Power in High Fire-Threat Areas

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has begun the process of power de-energization of numerous electrical lines as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) due to severe weather conditions. The PSPS event will affect customers in portions of 22 counties in the northern Sierra foothills, northern Sacramento Valley, and elevated North Bay terrain. This PSPS event is based on forecasts of widespread, severely dry conditions and strong, gusty winds that c