PG&E may shut off power in parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties Monday and Tuesday due to expected high winds and dry conditions.
Winds ranging from “gusty” to “locally gusty” could bring an increased fire risk to East Bay counties, as well as Napa County in the North Bay, according to the utility. PG&E said it also expected temperatures to be “insufficiently warm” with “mild nights.”
Daytime temperatures in the East Bay will likely reach the high 90s on Monday and up to 105 degrees on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The potential shutdown is part of PG&E’s Public Safety Shutdown Programwhich was first implemented in 2019, where it preemptively shuts off power in areas that reach a certain fire risk threshold.
The utility company has been found responsible for some of the deadliest and most destructive fires in the entire state in recent years, including the Dixie Fire and Camp Fire.
Customers can sign up to receive notifications of potential power outages in their area on PG&E’s website.
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