Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working to keep residents safe amid wildfire season.
As part of its efforts to prevent wildfires during severe weather, the company may initiate Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
Why are PSPS events necessary?
Public Safety Power Shutoff events are used by energy utilities in California to prevent wildfires by proactively turning off power when severe winds and dry weather conditions are forecast. PG&E will only call a PSPS to help keep customers and communities safe.
How will customers be notified of PSPS events?
These shutoffs will be communicated to PG&E customers via various alerts, including texts, emails and paid advertising.
When possible, PG&E will send two Watch Alerts to customers to inform them of potential upcoming shutoff events. One will be sent two days before an event, and another will be sent out one day before the event.
The company also will issue an upgraded Warning Alert when a shutoff is needed, informing customers that it will happen soon.
Where can I learn more?
To help customers understand PSPS events and why they are necessary, you can listen to the podcast below.
With commentary from PG&E experts and officials who are on the frontline of new safety measures, the podcast outlines the conditions that make these shutoff events necessary, and how they will be communicated to customers.
This article is sponsored by PG&E. To learn more about Public Safety Power Shutoffs, visit pge.com/psps.
