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San Mateo Power Outages Caused by Weather
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An approaching Eastern Pacific storm produced strong wind and heavy rain behind the warm front as it moved through the San Francisco Bay Area. Over 61,000 Bay Area customers lost power between 3 a.m. and 4 p.m.
A strong offshore wind event produced a 60 knot (69 mph) wind gust at the Pillar Point Coast Guard Station in San Mateo County. Numerous power outages were reported across the area.
Large and powerful winter storm produced intense rain rates in Daly City, sending floodwaters up to 4 feet in some neighborhoods.
Large Redwood tree was blown onto house in Sebastopol causing major damage.Wind dmage metal rofing on the road , large trees downed, power lines down.
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Wet morning could make for 'messy' commute, National Weather Service says
Region-wide downpours and high winds could make for an "unpleasant" Tuesday morning for Bay Area commuters, according to the National Weather Service.
Power outage reported on SF’s westside again | KRON4 Open Navigation Close Navigation
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – For the second time in as many days there was a major power outage reported on San Francisco’s westside. Over 7,000 customers lost power total. 5,828 were near San Francisco State University, and in Ingleside, Lakeside, Westwood Park and Westwood Highlands. The cause was an equipment issue. There were outages near […]
Saratoga’s backup traffic light batteries operate during power outages – The Mercury News
Oakland power outage impacts over 3,000 customers | KRON4 Open Navigation Close Navigation
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A power outage in Oakland is impacting nearly 3,500 customers, according to a tweet shared by the Oakland Fire Department. OFD says Pacific Gas & Electric Company notified the department of a power outage in the areas of Adams Point and Lake Merritt. Crews are currently on the scene assessing the […]
Power restored to thousands of PG&E customers after traffic incident Monday morning - Redwood City Pulse
A non-injury vehicle accident caused extensive damage to a power pole and lines
Cubans suffer as storm-caused power outage drags on
Photos: San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy in the California Clasico
San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy in the soccer match, California Clasico
Larry Magid: Getting a call to let you know the power is off
Larry Magid: Getting a call to let you know the power is off
Tri-Valley Haven forced to close early due to power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation
A food pantry in Livermore was forced to close early this week due to anticipated power outages across the East Bay, according to a post from the organization Tri-Valley Haven.
Backup generators failed at San Jose hospital during blackouts
Backup generators failed at San Jose hospital during blackouts
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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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San Mateo, California
| City | San Mateo |
| County | San Mateo |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404, 94497 |
Power out SM 94403