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Kern teeters on power brink as temps soar | News | bakersfield.com
Kern County braced for the possibility of electrical power outages Tuesday as record-setting high temperatures stoked demand for air conditioning across California on what was expected to be the hottest
PG&E working to restore power after outage affects more than 14,000 customers | News | bakersfield.com
Pacific Gas and Electric workers are trying to restore power in southwest Bakersfield after an outage left more than 14,000 customers affected.
‘This Did Not Go Well’: Inside PG&E’s Blackout Control Room - The New York Times
As the utility turned off power to millions of Californians, its website went down and it struggled to communicate with local officials and inform residents.
UPDATE: Around 4,600 Kern County PG&E customers could be impacted by power outage | News | bakersfield.com
Pacific Gas and Electric Company said Wednesday night that 4,600 Kern County customers could be impacted by a third phase of power shut-offs, a significant drop from the previously estimated
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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.
Ridgecrest, California
| City | Ridgecrest |
| County | Kern |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 93555, 93556 |
Power outage at 1858 South Mike's Trail, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.