The City of Cloverdale encourages the community to prepare for possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) this summer and fall. Residents should be aware these shutoffs could last anywhere from 2-5 days after the event.
While no single factor decides when a shutoff will occur, conditions PG&E will consider include; red flag warnings, low humidity levels generally below 20%, sustained winds above 25 mph and gusts in excess of 45 mph. Additionally, conditions of dry fuel and observations by PG&E crews on the ground can be determining factors for shutoffs.
Residents are encouraged to prepare now and have a safety plan in place to take care of their own needs during a PSPS shutoff and not wait until they are called.
Things you should consider in preparation for a PSPS shutoff include; A supply of emergency drinking water, cash, full fuel tanks in your vehicles, non-perishable food sources and plans for charging medical equipment and cellular devices.
For more detailed information on preparations for a shutoff visit PG&E’s website at pge.com/wildfiresafety.
Additional preparedness resources:
ready.gov- Disaster preparedness information from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
readyforwildfire.org- Cal Fire’s wildfire preparedness website
caloes.ca.gov- California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services website
firesafecouncil.org- California Fire Safe Council website
