In a statement, PG&E vice presiden of Electric Operations Michael Lewis, said, “We know how much our customers rely on electric service and would only consider temporarily turning off power in the interest of safety during extreme weather conditions.”
PG&E public safety power shutoff potential timing and locations
PG&E said it will start the public safety power shutoff in the North Bay around 6:00 a.m. Saturday in the following areas:
- Napa County:Portions of Napa, Lake Berryessa
- Solano County:Portions of Suisun City, Vacaville, Winters
- Yolo County:Portions of Davis, Winters
In the Sierra foothills are, the Public Safety Power Shutoff will start around 9 p.m. on Saturday in the following areas:
- Butte County:Portions of Paradise, Oroville, Bangor, Forest Ranch, Chico, Berry Creek, Palermo
- Yuba County: Portions of Browns Valley, Oregon House, Marysville, Wheatland, Rackerby
- Nevada County:Portions of Auburn, Grass Valley, Smartville, Rough and Ready, Penn Valley
- El Dorado County:Portions of Pilot Hill, Greenwood, Georgetown, Cool
- Placer County:Portions of Lincoln
PG&E continues to monitor the weather conditions. Peak fire risks in these areas are expected to begin at around 9:00 pm Saturday until noon on Sunday.
