Full Notification

There is a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff event scheduled to begin at approximately 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 25, 2020 and is scheduled to conclude on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. Orinda is expected to have approximately 7,680 affected customers, which means the majority of the town will be affected. It is important to understand that the times and affected customers are best estimates provided by PG&E and are subject to change.
 
Here are some tips to help prepare:
·       Plan for your family and pet medical needs. Do you have enough prescription meds?  If you have major medical needs that depend upon electricity, is it safer for you to relocate to a friend’s or family member’s home out of the area?
·         Have an emergency supply kit with food and water.
·         Flashlights?  Extra batteries?
·         Keep all of your mobile devices charged.
·         Identify backup charging methods.
·         Store water and non-perishable foods.
·         If you have a generator, do you have extra fuel?
·         Keep vehicle fuel tanks full.
·         Remember, gas stations, stores and ATMs in the immediate area may be closed.
·         Know how to use the manual release on your garage door.
·         Talk with your neighbors and friends and share your plans.
 
During the outage:
·         Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
·         Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures with a thermometer.
·         Use perishable food supplies first.
·         Use generators, stoves and grills outdoors away from windows.
·         Disconnect electronics and appliances to avoid damage from electrical surges.
·         Check on neighbors, animals and family.
·         Drive safely and slowly as traffic signals may not be functioning properly.
  
More information about the PSPS can be found at www.pge.com.