Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced that it may proactively cut power to more than 1,900 customers in Glenn and Tehama Counties as a precaution against wildfire danger. The utility cited elevated fire weather conditions, including low humidity and gusty winds, that could increase the risk of power lines sparking a blaze.
The potential shutoffs are part of PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program, which aims to prevent wildfires during periods of extreme fire danger. Customers in affected areas have been notified and are advised to prepare for possible outages that could last several days.
PG&E said it will monitor conditions closely and restore power as soon as it is safe to do so. The company also reminded residents to have emergency plans in place, including backup power for medical devices and sufficient supplies of food and water.
Local officials in both counties are coordinating with PG&E to ensure public safety and provide updates to residents.