Keep emergency water (1 gallon per person per day is recommended) and food supplies that do not require refrigeration on hand.Įnsure your vehicles are fueled or charged.Įnsure you have cash on hand as banks may not be open. Make sure smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are ready.
#PG&E POWER SHUTDOWN HOW TO#
Know how to manually open garage doors - park outside if you do not know how to do this. Keep in mind the needs of the elderly and young children and pets. Identify backup charging methods for phones and keep hard copies of emergency contacts, such as numbers of hospitals, fire departments, police, friends and relatives.īuild or restock your emergency kit with flashlights, fresh batteries, and first aid supplies. To learn more, please contact PG&E at 1-86 and Shutoff
#PG&E POWER SHUTDOWN GENERATOR#
Find generator safety tips at pge.com/backupgeneration Ensure any backup generators are ready to safely operate.Practice manually opening your garage door.Ĭonsider staying with a friend or relative during an outrage. Keep a hard copy of emergency phone numbers on hand. Update your contact information with PG&E: Visit pge.com/wildfirealerts or call 1 (866) 743-6589 SocoAlert (emergency notifications from the County of Sonoma): Sign up here. Nixle (text alerts from local public safety departments): Text your zip code to 888777 or sign up online. It is important that you and your family have an emergency preparedness plan in place.īe prepared to take action if/when PG&E notifies you regarding a possible shutoff. Power outages could last multiple days depending on the severity of the weather and other factors. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). During a PSPS all customers serviced by an affected power line will have their power shut off. If extreme fire danger conditions threaten a portion of the electric system serving our community, it may be necessary for PG&E to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety.
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