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Alameda Municipal Power Substation Reaches Limits | Alameda, CA Patch
Alameda Municipal Power Substation Reaches Limits - Alameda, CA - A higher than expected demand leads Alameda Municipal Power to change the way power is sent to customers.
How to save power during a Flex Alert
California's sultry summer days come with an increased risk of power outages and wildfires. But there's a way you can help: by decreasing how much power you're using during a Flex Alert.
Major Pleasanton Power Outages Sweep Through Region | Pleasanton, CA Patch
Major Pleasanton Power Outages Sweep Through Region - Pleasanton, CA - The Stoneridge Shopping Center was one of the thousands of customers hit by power outages on Tuesday.
Castro Valley man sentenced in extremist killing of Oakland federal officer
Robert Blancas and three other people acknowledged destroying evidence after a federal security officer was killed and another wounded while guarding the Oakland federal building during a racial justice protest in May 2020.
Eden Canyon fire burning close to homes near Dublin, Castro Valley sparked by car fire - ABC7 San Francisco
A car fire on Interstate 580 in Alameda County sparked a brush fire that burned dangerously close to homes in Dublin on Monday.
Foothill Road In Pleasanton Reopens Following Crash | Pleasanton, CA Patch
Foothill Road In Pleasanton Reopens Following Crash - Pleasanton, CA - Drivers were asked to avoid the area for several hours after a car hit a power pole.
Power Restored To 1,800 Pleasanton Customers | Pleasanton, CA Patch
Power Restored To 1,800 Pleasanton Customers - Pleasanton, CA - The initial outage was reported just before 10:40 p.m. Saturday and left roughly 1,800 Pleasanton residents without power.
200+ PG&E Customers Impacted By Outage In Livermore | Livermore, CA Patch
200+ PG&E Customers Impacted By Outage In Livermore - Livermore, CA - The outage was reported just after 9 Wednesday morning.
Power Restored To Hundreds Of Livermore Customers | Livermore, CA Patch
Power Restored To Hundreds Of Livermore Customers - Livermore, CA - At one point, more than 500 customers in Livermore were without power.
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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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Castro Valley, California
| City | Castro Valley |
| County | Alameda |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 94546, 94552 |
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Power out 1:40 pm Feb 26