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CPS power outages down from 4,700 to under 700 customers
The causes for outages have been trees wrapped in power lines and pole fires, the utility said.
During Rolling Blackouts Last Summer, California Kept Exporting Power Out of State. There's Still No Permanent Fix | KQED Search-Icon KQED Save Article Save Article Share-FB Share-Twitter Share-Email KQED KQED
Last year's rolling blackouts exposed a host of statewide grid issues and poor planning, a cautionary tale as California heads into what promises to be another hot, dry summer.
Fires, blackouts disrupted CA jails and prisons
Salinas Valley was forced to take special measures to deal with the blackout, and hundreds of inmates were sent from Sonoma to Alameda.
PG&E Outage: Thousands Without Power in San Jose, Santa Cruz, Marin County in California
Marin County Sheriff's Office had to urge residents not to call 911 to report that they were without power.
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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 Quentin, California
| City | San Quentin |
| County | Marin |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 94964, 94974 |