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Oakland power outage impacts over 3,000 customers | KRON4 Open Navigation Close Navigation
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A power outage in Oakland is impacting nearly 3,500 customers, according to a tweet shared by the Oakland Fire Department. OFD says Pacific Gas & Electric Company notified the department of a power outage in the areas of Adams Point and Lake Merritt. Crews are currently on the scene assessing the […]
Tri-Valley Haven forced to close early due to power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation
A food pantry in Livermore was forced to close early this week due to anticipated power outages across the East Bay, according to a post from the organization Tri-Valley Haven.
San Jose mayor blasts PG&E for heat wave power outages | KRON4 Open Navigation Close Navigation
The mayor of San Jose said he is losing faith in PG&E's ability to serve the city during major heat waves after more than 100,000 residents lost power when temperatures soared above 100 degrees this week.
2,600 without power after Brisbane fires | KRON4 Open Navigation Close Navigation
BRISBANE, Calif. (KRON) — Two fires in Brisbane knocked out power for 2,626 customers Monday night, according to PG&E. One fire started on West Hill Place on Monday night and the other near the 2800 block of Bayshore Boulevard on Sunday. The power outages began at 8:13 p.m. PG&E expects they will be restored by […]
Power outage prompts traffic to divert in San Jose | KRON4 Open Navigation Close Navigation
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) –A power outage has caused traffic to divert Saturday afternoon in San Jose, police tweeted. Traffic signals are out on eastbound Curtner from Highway 87 to Tully Road and S 7th Street. Traffic has been affected in the area of Highway 87 and eastbound Curtner Avenue, police said. The public is […]
Power outage affects thousands in Oakland | KRON4 Open Navigation Close Navigation
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A power outage affected more than 3,500 PG&E customers in Oakland on Wednesday night. Most of the impacted customers are near Lake Merritt. The outage began at 6:08 p.m. and was estimated to be restored by 8:45 p.m. PG&E said 3,542 customers were affected. To check the status of the outage, […]
Stanford classes canceled Wednesday as lengthy power outage continues
Power went down throughout Stanford University on Tuesday, and the lights stayed off into...
Around 10K Peninsula Residents Without Power As Wildfire Spreads | San Mateo, CA Patch
Around 10K Peninsula Residents Without Power As Wildfire Spreads - San Mateo, CA - According to the PG&E outage map, the estimated time of restoration for most areas was around 7:15 p.m.
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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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Burlingame, California
| City | Burlingame |
| County | San Mateo |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 94010, 94011 |