What You Should Know Right Now
- Power Down on Democracy?PG&E’s planned “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” on Election Day could cut power to thousands of polling places across California, sparking debate over whether these outages will hinder the democratic process.
- Safety or Sabotage?With public speculation rife about potential motives, some Californians believe that these blackouts, justified as wildfire prevention, may have unintended consequences — or worse, intended ones.
- Are Polling Places Prepared?PG&E has coordinated with election officials, yet concerns persist. What are the real risks for those casting their ballots and counting votes?
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[CALIFORNIA] – When I first saw the announcement from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) about Election Day “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” (PSPS) affecting polling locations, I knew this was a story worth diving into. Imagine stepping up to cast your vote, only to find the lights off, the machines dead, and the polls thrown into disarray. For voters across California, that’s a legitimate fear as PG&E prepares for blackouts that could impact over 7,000 polling stations.
PG&E says these blackouts are a necessary precaution to prevent wildfires in high-risk areas, citing extreme weather conditions as the driving factor. But, given the history of wildfires and energy blackouts in California, voters and legal experts alike have raised concerns.
