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UPDATE: No cause found for Atascadero power outage
A power outage reported Friday morning initially left thousands of PG&E customers without power in Atascadero.
Wildfire burns 20 acres in Emerald Hills, power outages at Stanford – Palo Alto Daily Post
Power outage map: Where Southern California Edison has cut electricity or is considering it (Oct. 25) – Daily News
For the Most Vulnerable, California Blackouts ‘Can Be Life or Death’ - The New York Times
As the widespread outages in the state continued for a second day, fears grew for sick and older residents and those who rely on medical equipment.
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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Portola, California
| City | Portola |
| County | Plumas |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 96122 |