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UPDATE:  As of 3:30 pm Oct 13 PG&E has revised their estimate of the number of residences that will be affected in Danville. The initial estimate of 1850 has been drastically reduced and we recommend that residents use the address look up on the PG&E website to see if they will be affected. https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/


PG&E Sets PSPS for Danville
Power shutoff set for 10/14 affects 1,850 homes

Dry conditions and high winds have increased the chances of a potential wildfire situation, prompting PG&E to institute a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that will affect an estimated 1,850 Danville homes.

The PSPS event is set to begin between 6;00 - 8:00 p.m. Oct. 14, 2020 with residents affected in the area near Diablo Road. According to PG&E’s website, power restoration is expected to begin at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2020.  To determine if your residence will be affected by the PSPS, go to  https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/addresslookup/
 

Preparing for a PSPS event:

Make sure your PG&E billing information contains your current contact information to receive notifications. 

• Plan for medical needs, like devices that use batteries/require power or medications that need to be refrigerated. Visit PG&E's Medical Baseline Program page for more information about the program, resources available, and how to apply.  
• Fuel up vehicles 
• Charge mobile devices 
• Prepare backup charging methods for phones or other devices 
• Keep hard copies of emergency numbers 
• Create or restock a home emergency kit that includes fresh batteries, flashlights, cash, and first aid supplies. The www.bereadysrv.org web site has checklists and other ideas for preparing for an emergency 
• Know how to manually open your garage door 
• Plan for the needs of your pets 
• Unplug electronics or install a surge protector 
• Ensure backup generators are ready and safe to use 
• Sign up for emergency alert notifications:  

• PG&E PSPS Alerts 
• CCC Community Warning System  Phone 925-655-0111 
• Nixle: Text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts  

• For additional wildfire and emergency preparedness tips, visit: 

• www.bereadysrv.org 

• PG&E has also established a Safety Action Center web page in order to provide  helpful information about wildfire risks and what you can do before, during and after an emergency to keep your family safe.