In a statement, PG&E President and CEO Bill Johnson said, “We understand that a longer shutoff would be very difficult for our customers. We are already working to minimize the length, including amassing a force of field personnel from PG&E, plus contractors and other utility companies, to be ready to tackle the inspection, repair and restoration process as soon as the weather passes.”
On the other hand, PG&E’s principal meteorologist, commented, “The upcoming wind event has the potential to be one of the strongest in the last several years. It’s also likely to be longer than recent wind events, which have lasted about 12 hours or less.”
Gov. Newsom launches $75 million program to mitigate impacts of power shutoffs
Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched Local Government PSPS Resiliency Program to mitigate the impacts of power shutoffs on California residents.
The state’s 2019 Budget Act included a $75 million one-time General Fund to “protect public safety, vulnerable populations and individuals and to improve resiliency in response to utility-led PSPS actions.
