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PG&E Initiates Power Shutoff in Clayton as Bay Area Faces Elevated Fire Risk

The precautionary outage affecting 73 customers comes ahead of forecasted high winds through the weekend

PG&E has announced potential power outages in the Bay Area this week due to high winds.
Earthquakes owner John Fisher during a game between San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park on September 23, 2023 in San Jose, California.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said parts of the Bay Area could see preemptive power shutoffs amid a forecast calling for high winds. 
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Overview

  • PG&E activated the first Public Safety Power Shutoff in Clayton, cutting electricity to 73 homes to reduce wildfire threats
  • National Weather Service forecasts gusts of 30–50 mph and low humidity persisting through Sunday in the Bay Area hills
  • The utility cautions that additional outages may extend to parts of Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties if conditions worsen
  • PG&E plans to open community resource centers and notify customers in its Medical Baseline Program in advance of potential shutoffs
  • Authorities urge residents to finalize emergency plans, stock supplies and stay tuned to PG&E alerts for further updates