Power Outage in Capitola, CA

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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(800) 743-5000 Report Online
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UniSource Energy Services
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(877) 837-4968 Report Online
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TRICO
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(866) 337-2052
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APS
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(855) 688-2437 Report Online
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Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative
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(800) 422-3275

News

Thousands of PG&E customers without power in Santa Cruz County

The outage started just before 8 p.m. Thursday.

Sep 1, 2022

PG&E explains wildfire prevention strategies for Santa Cruz County - Santa Cruz Local

To help prevent wildfires in rural areas, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. leaders recently outlined a statewide plan to run many electrical lines underground in the long term and expand a controversial “fast trip” system to trigger power outages. PG&E plans to put some electrical lines underground this year and in 2023 in areas of Santa Cruz County that are at higher risk of wildfire,

Mar 10, 2022

Lompico, Zayante neighborhoods experience three consecutive days of power outages – Santa Cruz Sentinel

This latest outage began at roughly 6 a.m. and was caused by a tree coming in contact with a PG&E power line, affecting 1,115 customers.

Aug 12, 2021

Los Gatos Power Outage Affected Over 4,000 Households: PG&E | Los Gatos, CA Patch

Los Gatos Power Outage Affected Over 4,000 Households: PG&E - Los Gatos, CA - The outage began around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, according to PG&E. Power was restored to a majority of the area by 5 p.m.

Aug 12, 2021

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When is the power going to be back on?

Ernie Tavella | February 09, 2020  

When is the power going to be back on?

Ernie Tavella | February 09, 2020  

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Ernie Tavella | February 09, 2020  

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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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Capitola, California

City Capitola
County Santa Cruz
State California (CA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 95010

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