PG&E May Shut Off Power To Nearly 100,000 Customers Over Fire Concerns

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced power outages due to elevated fire danger, initially affecting three counties but later expanding to more areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area. Record-breaking heat and high winds are expected, raising concerns about wildfires. Power is likely to remain off until late Monday. Firefighters are already battling numerous wildfires, and dry, windy conditions could exacerbate the situation. PG&E is monitoring the weather and aims to notify affected customers at least a day in advance, advising them to update their contact information and check their status on the PG&E website.

What was the initial number of counties PG&E expected to be affected by the power outage?

• Ten

• Three

• Five

• Seven

By Friday, how much did the estimate of affected counties increase?

• Doubled

• Tripled

• Fivefold

• Tenfold

What weather conditions are expected to contribute to the fire danger?

• Heavy rain and thunderstorms

• Record-breaking heat and high winds

• Snow and ice

• Fog and humidity

What does PG&E recommend customers do to ensure they receive outage notifications?

• Sign up for a newsletter

• Call customer service daily

• Update their phone numbers and email

• Visit the nearest PG&E office

How can customers check if they will be impacted by the power outage?

• By calling a hotline

• By visiting PG&E's website

• By asking neighbors

• By checking local news