PG&E Could Shut Off Power To More Than 600,000 Customers In California

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) may conduct a preventive power shutoff across nearly 30 counties in California due to high winds posing a fire threat. This action follows PG&E's $11 billion settlement for its role in major wildfires, including the Camp Fire, the deadliest in California history. PG&E has been implementing preventive shutoffs since last year, with the upcoming one potentially being the largest. Recently, power was cut to over 10,000 customers in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning, indicating the highest fire risk alert.

Why is the Pacific Gas and Electric company considering a power shutoff?

• To reduce electricity bills

• To save electricity

• Due to high winds posing a fire threat

• To conduct maintenance work

What was the outcome of PG&E's settlement related to wildfires?

• An $11 billion settlement

• A $5 billion settlement

• No settlement was reached

• A $15 billion settlement

Which wildfire was the deadliest and most destructive in California history?

• The Thomas Fire

• The Mendocino Complex Fire

• The Camp Fire

• The Woolsey Fire

When did PG&E start implementing preventive shutoffs?

• Last year

• In 2015

• In 2010

• In 2020

What does a red flag fire warning indicate?

• Moderate fire risk

• No fire risk

• Low fire risk

• High fire risk