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California heat wave: 3 cities may have needlessly cut power to homes
Three cities appear to have mistakenly instituted blackouts after a miscommunication with the operator of the California electric grid.
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Power outages hit some Bay Area restaurants during the heat wave, including Misfits Bakehouse in Palo Alto and A Slice of New York in San Jose.
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As many as 24,000 residents in Oakland and the East Bay were experiencing a power outage, according to the Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Electra fire nears 4,000 acres, threatens power grid - Los Angeles Times
Out-of-control Electra fire threatens more than 1,000 structures and prompts multiple evacuation orders in Amador and Calaveras counties.
Here’s why Stanford can’t get its power back on
The electricity went off at Stanford after PG&E equipment failed. There is no estimated time yet for grid power to come back on, though generators have kicked in.
PG&E expands controversial power shutoff plans for fire season
The automated power shutoffs, which occur after faults are detected on a line, are...
PG&E says outages possible, Spare the Air alert issued as hot weather hits Bay Area
With hot weather blasting into the Bay Area on Friday, officials are warning that the...
PG&E Power Shutoff Address Checker: List of California Counties and Cities Potentially Affected by Planned Outage
More than 300,000 PG&E customers could be affected by the latest shutdown, which the company says could last several days.
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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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Sutter Creek, California
| City | Sutter Creek |
| County | Amador |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 95685 |