PG&E Power Shutoffs This Weekend | Sacramento News

PG&E is warning Northern California residents in 11 counties to brace for possible power shutoffs this weekend as dry, low-humidity weather threatens wildfire risk from electrical equipment. The utility has activated its emergency center and is monitoring areas including Tehama, El Dorado, Plumas, and others — with outages potentially starting Saturday and lasting through Monday. While not a direct fire forecast, the shutoffs are a legal, preventative measure to avoid sparks igniting fires, and while entire counties are being alerted, only targeted zones will lose power. If you’re in one of these areas, prep your backup plan: charge devices and stay alert. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9caa3055a0d08fac