PG&E Power Shutoffs This Weekend | Sacramento News

0:00It's September 11th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Sacramento News today. Your AI-powered local news. Alright, so PG&E is looking at some potential public safety power shutoffs this weekend, mainly impacting folks in parts of El Dorado, Lassen Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, and to Hama counties. This is all on Saturday, and they're saying it's because of the weather. They're talking about some serious wind gusts, like 35 to 50 miles per hour, especially up in the northern Sierra. On top of that, the air is going to be super dry, which is a recipe for trouble when you've got high winds and power lines. This whole public safety power shutoff thing is basically a precaution. When the weather gets wild like this, with strong winds and dry conditions, there's a risk that electrical equipment could spark a wildfire. PG&E looks at all these factors before they decide to cut the power. Now, the situation could change. They're keeping an eye on the forecasts, and the number of customers or even the specific

1:01areas affected might shift. They've also mentioned that Calusa, Glenn, and Yolo counties could see shutoff starting Sunday, with notifications going out Friday if that thread is. Still on the table. If you're in one of these areas, you can actually check PG&E's website to see if your specific address is being monitored. It's good to be aware and have a plan if the power does go out.