Full Notification

UPDATE: PG&E PSPS Power Outage Delayed in Lafayette to 7:00 p.m. Today, Saturday, Oct. 26^th. 

Post Date:10/26/19 at 3:09 pm.
 
Power Shutoff Delayed Until 7:00 pm.
 
PG&E is constantly monitoring the extreme weather patterns and has adjusted the estimated time for the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to 7:00 pm.  This time may change again, but this is the latest and best information that we have.
It is now anticipated that the extreme weather pattern will clear out of the area by Monday, October 28^th at 8:00 am.   While this is later than the earlier estimate, it should not have an effect as staff needs to inspect the power lines in daylight so they can see if there is any damage or issues.   The 8:00 am time is the end of the weather event power will begin to come on in phases.   There is no specific time of when the lines will be energized.    
PG&E continues to monitor weather models and may change the timing of the power shutoff and the duration of the expected PSPS event. However, please prepare to be without power for up to 48 hours if you are in an outage area.  You can determine if your address is affected on PG&E’s website at https://psps.ss.pge.com/.  Other important resources can be found on the City’s PSPS Preparation webpage here: http://bit.ly/LafayettePSPS. 
Updates will be posted to the City’s Website (https://www.lovelafayette.org/) 
Here are updates concerning the City of Lafayette as of 26 Oct 2019: 

• If the power is restored, City Offices will be open to the public on Monday, 28 October 2019.
• Please note that home alarm systems will only work for a limited time on battery power. Residents should be alert to any suspicious activity and call the Lafayette Police Department at (925) 284-5010. LPD will have extra officers patrolling the City. Call 911 in an emergency. 
• Schools in Lafayette will be open on Monday, 28 October. Please refer to those agencies for further information. Lamorinda school buses will be running per the regular schedule. 
• The Parks, Trails and Recreation Department and the Community Center will remain open.
• The Lafayette Library & Learning Center will close during this PSPS event. Please refer to the County for further information.
• BART is expected to continue normal operation through this PSPS event. Please refer to BART for further information.
• The Caldecott tunnel will remain open during this PSPS event. Please refer to Caltrans for further information.
• Reminder if the signals are out, treat the intersection as a 4-way stop.   Drive safely and slowly during power outages.