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California heat wave: 3 cities may have needlessly cut power to homes
Three cities appear to have mistakenly instituted blackouts after a miscommunication with the operator of the California electric grid.
Mill Fire in California explodes to 3,921 acres; Mountain Fire at 600 acres
Fires burn north of Weed in Siskoyou County on Friday Sept. 2, 2022.
Mill fire in Weed, Calif., burns down neighborhood, scores of homes lost
A fast-moving wildfire in Siskiyou County has burned more than 2,500 acres and destroyed buildings, including homes, as a heat wave heightens danger.
Woods Fire: Sonora wildfire prompts evacuations in Tuolumne County
Firefighters working through the night have stopped forward progress the Woods Fire, which is burning close to the heart of Sonora in Tuolumne County.
60-year-old Oregon man killed in crash on I-5 in Mount Shasta | KRCR
An Oregon man was killed in a single car crash on Interstate 5 in Siskiyou County Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.Officers say the
UPDATE: Over 1,500 people without power near Oroville after garage, shed and RV fire | KRCR
UPDATE, AUG. 16, 12:00 PM. The CAL FIRE Butte Unit confirmed the fire was contained to the garage and a small area of vegetation outside the structure.
McKinney Fire update: Homes burn, hikers evacuated from Pacific Crest Trail
The fire, which is burning in the Klamath National Forest, has scorched more than 51,000 acres and is burning uncontrolled.
Hundreds in San Francisco’s Noe Valley without power
PG&E crews on Thursday morning were working to fully restore power to San Francisco...
Consumers to get better notice when Oregon utilities shut down power during wildfires – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon has adopted a permanent plan for public notification of planned electric shutdowns in the event of a wildfire or weather event.
Sierra storm recovery: PG&E gives update on power restoration efforts in Northern California
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in 20 California counties to help support local governments through ongoing storm response efforts, ?as tens of thousands of people remain without power in the Sierra.
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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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Mount Shasta, California
| City | Mount Shasta |
| County | Siskiyou |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 96067 |