Thursday Update: PG&E has increased the possible scope in Lake County to 1,088 customers including 83 Medical Baseline customers
LAKEPORT >> A Public Safety Power Shutoff event could affect approximately 28,000 customers in small portions of several counties, including the County of Lake on Thursday according to Megan McFarland, spokesperson for PG&E.
This event could affect approximately 28,000 customers in small portions of several counties, including several in the North Coast:
Lake County: 168 customers, 8 Medical Baseline customers
Mendocino County: 10 customers, 4 Medical Baseline customers
Napa County: 649 customers,17 Medical Baseline customers
Sonoma County: 707 customers, 19 Medical Baseline customers
Forecast: dry, northerly winds mean PG&E may need to proactively shut off power for safety to Approximately 28,000 customers across several counties starting Thursday
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Emergency Operations Center is Open.
PG&E meteorologists are monitoring a potential wind event forecasted to enter parts of our service area around noon on Thursday and exit as late as midday Saturday. Given the forecasted strong winds and current dry vegetation conditions, PG&E has begun sending advanced notifications to customers—via text, email, and automated phone call—in areas where power may need to be shut off to reduce wildfire risk. The extent of power outages will depend on the weather in each area, and not all customers will be affected for the entire period.
The potential Public Safety Power Shutoff event could affect approximately 28,000 customers in small portions of several counties, including areas in the North Bay, East Bay, Central Coast, and Sierra Nevada’s. PG&E’s in-house meteorologists, Emergency Operations Center, and Hazard Awareness & Warning Center continue to monitor conditions and share additional notifications as conditions evolve.
When possible, PG&E representatives will make in-person visits to customers enrolled in the company’s Medical Baseline Program who do not verify they have received these safety communications, with a primary focus on customers who rely on electricity for critical life-sustaining equipment.
Potentially Affected Customers, Counties
In the city of Lakeport the following locations will lose power.:
850 LAKEPORT BLVD LAKEPORT CA 95453
675 LAKEPORT BLVD LAKEPORT CA 95453
500 LAKEPORT BLVD LAKEPORT CA 95453
341 LAKEPORT BLVD LAKEPORT CA 95453
875 LAKEPORT BLVD LAKEPORT CA 95453
359 LAKEPORT BLVD # 2 LAKEPORT CA 95453
584 LAKEPORT BLVD LAKEPORT CA 95453
576 LAKEPORT BLVD LAKEPORT CA 95453
369 LAKEPORT BLVD LAKEPORT CA 95453
In the city of Clearlake these locations will also lose power:
13885 LAKESHORE DR OFC CLEARLAKE CA 95422
END OF DAVIS AVE CLEARLAKE CA 95422
6035 OLD HWY 53 OFFICE CLEARLAKE CA 95422
FRONT OF 12559 E HIGHWAY 20 CLEARLAKE OAKS CA 95423
EAST OF 13440 E HIGHWAY 20 CLEARLAKE OAKS CA 95423
Lake overview estimated shutoff
10/17/2024 3 PM to 6 PM
Estimated restoration
10/20 at noon
Estimated customer impacted: 605
Medical Baseline customers: 58
Unincorporated
10/17/2024 3 PM to 6: PM
10/20 at noon
Here’s what PG&E customers should know:
Why PG&E Calls a PSPS Event
PG&E initiates PSPS when the fire-weather forecast is severe enough that people’s safety, lives, homes and businesses may be in danger of wildfires. Our goal is to stop wildfires by proactively turning off power in targeted areas when extreme weather threatens our electric grid. We recognize that PSPS outages create hardships for our customers and communities. Our sole focus is to keep our customers safe.
As each weather situation is unique, we carefully review a combination of factors when deciding if power must be turned off. These factors include but are not limited to:
· Low humidity levels, generally 30% and below.
· A forecast of high winds, particularly sustained winds above 19 miles per hour and wind gusts above 30-40 miles per hour.
· Condition of dry material on the ground and low moisture content of vegetation.
Our decision-making process also accounts for the presence of trees tall enough to strike powerlines McFarland noted.
