PG&E Shuts Off Power To Dozens Of Communities In California

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is conducting a preventive power shutoff across nearly 30 counties in Northern and Central California due to high winds posing a fire threat. Over 740,000 customers will be affected, with no announced restoration times. PG&E recently agreed to an $11 billion settlement for its role in major wildfires in 2017 and 2018, including the Camp Fire, the deadliest in California history. The current shutoff is the largest to date, with recent power cuts affecting over 10,000 customers in the Sierra Nevada. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, indicating the highest fire risk.

Why did the Pacific Gas and Electric Company conduct a preventive power shutoff in Northern and Central California?

• To upgrade power lines

• In response to high winds that could cause fires

• To reduce electricity costs

• Due to a technical malfunction

What was the amount of the settlement PG&E agreed to pay for its role in the 2017 and 2018 wildfires?

• $20 billion

• $11 billion

• $5 billion

• $15 billion

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

• The Thomas Fire

• The Camp Fire

• The Woolsey Fire

• The Mendocino Complex Fire

What was the reason for the recent power cut to over 10,000 customers in the Sierra Nevada Foothills?

• A cyber attack

• Equipment failure

• Scheduled maintenance

• High winds expected over several days

What is the highest fire risk alert issued by the National Weather Service?

• Blue flag warning

• Red flag warning

• Yellow flag warning

• Orange flag warning