CLEAN : Power outages in Northern California as winds bring wildfire danger

The transcript discusses the impact of historic blackouts in California, highlighting personal preparations and the challenges faced by small businesses. It compares the situation to third world countries and emphasizes the unexpected nature of such events in the U.S. due to past wildfires and PG&E's liability concerns.

What are some of the personal preparations mentioned for dealing with blackouts?

• Moving to another state

• Installing solar panels

• Stockpiling water and food

• Buying new appliances

What is one of the reasons for the power outages mentioned in the video?

• Natural gas shortages

• Government regulations

• Wildfires and downed power lines

• Increased energy consumption

How does the speaker describe the impact of power outages on small businesses?

• Extraordinary financial consequences

• No impact at all

• Beneficial for some businesses

• Minimal and manageable

How does the speaker compare the situation in California to other regions?

• Comparable to third-world countries

• Worse than any other state in the US

• Better than most developed countries

• Similar to conditions in Eastern Europe

What is the general public's reaction to the power outages, according to the speaker?

• They are indifferent

• They think it's normal

• They are extremely angry

• They are supportive of the measures