Power Outage in Palo Alto, CA

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Palo Alto Utilities
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(650) 496-6914
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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(800) 743-5000 Report Online
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Silicon Valley Power
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(408) 615-5640 Report Online
Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000

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Confirming Palo Alto 94306 outage, still not showing on outage map

M. Kovacevic | March 27, 2021  

Power outage 94306. Palo Alto electrical outage phone Reporting system not functional. Outage map inaccessible through T-Mobile

S. Katzman | March 27, 2021  

Any update on the outage in Palo Alto? 94303

Marlen Wells | December 18, 2019  

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@PamelaHensley22 He knows a big power outage is coming.

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@armaniferrante How about a power outage?

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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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Palo Alto, California

City Palo Alto
County Santa Clara
State California (CA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 94301, 94302, 94303, 94304, 94306, 94309