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California heat wave: Bay Area records highest-ever temperature
California's power grid will face another crisis on Tuesday, and all-time heat records fell in many cities across the Bay Area.
500,000 in California Are Without Electricity in Planned Shutdown - The New York Times
Pacific Gas & Electric is cutting electricity as a precaution against sparking wildfires in high-wind conditions.
List of Bay Area cities where PG&E will shut off power this week - Curbed SF clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile Search Vox Media
More than a half a million people face the possibility of days without electricity.
Map: PG&E outages, and when the power shutdown will end
Pacific Gas & Electric's outage map is updated every 15 minutes with information about electrical outages in Northern California.
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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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Montara, California
| City | Montara |
| County | San Mateo |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 94037 |