Power Outage in Orinda, CA

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Lamorinda Hit With Weather-Related Power Outage | Lamorinda, CA Patch

Lamorinda Hit With Weather-Related Power Outage - Lamorinda, CA - More than 32,000 customers were without power Tuesday afternoon across the Bay Area, according to PG&E.

Sep 6, 2022

PG&E power outages amid fires affect tens of thousands - Los Angeles Times

Some 87,000 PG&E customers in 16 California counties were without power Monday morning. The utility shut down equipment amid dangerous fire weather.

Sep 28, 2020

“We need the food that we lost.” Low-income families still reeling from blackouts - CalMatters twitter

Low-income Californians faced hunger and financial crisis as the food in their refrigerators spoiled during October’s unprecedented, deliberate blackouts.

Nov 22, 2019

How do I know if and when PG&E is shutting off my power this week?

Before high winds pick up around Northern California on Wednesday, Pacific Gas &...

Nov 18, 2019

PG&E outages: Historic blackout under way, 1.3 million in Bay Area without power

PG&E’s blackouts, in response to a massive windstorm that swept across Northern...

Oct 28, 2019

California power outages could cost region more than $2bn, some experts say | California | The Guardian

Precautionary cuts, meant to limit wildfire danger, has economic impact on businesses from restaurants to transit

Oct 11, 2019

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.

Oct 9, 2019

PG&E update: Power may come back on for those up north, timing unclear in East and South Bay

With strong winds yet to kick up as of Wednesday evening, Pacific Gas & Electric...

Oct 9, 2019

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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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Orinda, California

City Orinda
County Contra Costa
State California (CA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 94563

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