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More than 6,000 PG&E customers in SLO, SB Counties lose power Tuesday morning

As many as five outages across sections of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties were reported through the morning.

Sep 13, 2022

PG&E helicopters to fly over north SLO County

PG&E will send helicopters to patrol power lines in north San Luis Obispo County starting Monday morning.

Sep 12, 2022

UPDATE: No cause found for Atascadero power outage

A power outage reported Friday morning initially left thousands of PG&E customers without power in Atascadero.

Aug 12, 2022

UPDATE: Hundreds of PG&E customers experiencing power outages in SLO County

PG&E’s power outage map shows that at least 1,707 customers are impacted. Power is expected to be restored by 7:30 P.M.

Jul 30, 2022

UPDATE: Power restored after outage in Atascadero

3,458 PG&E customers were initially left without power after an outage was reported in Atascadero Monday morning.

May 23, 2022

Widespread power outages across Central Coast

A PG&E outage Wednesday occurred near Cuesta College, affecting campus operations. Around the same time, another outage occurred near highway 41 between Morro Bay and Atascadero.

Apr 7, 2022

PG&E reports multiple power outages 'possibly due to strong winds'

Several PG&E power outages, including an outage at Cuesta College, have been reported in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara Counties Wednesday morning.

Apr 6, 2022

Multiple power outages across Central Coast as storm hits area

Power outages have left nearly 4,500 PG&E customers without power in San Luis Obispo County on Monday. Three major power outages were reported across the county, in San Luis Obispo, near Santa Margarita and northeast of Shandon.

Dec 13, 2021

PG&E customers in Atascadero react to recent power outages

The electricity company has warned that there will be longer and more frequent outages due to updated safety protocols to prevent wildfires.

Sep 17, 2021

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The power went out, again, today around 4 pm. Why?

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Atascadero, California

City Atascadero
County San Luis Obispo
State California (CA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 93422, 93423

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