PG&E Turning Off The Lights On 150,000 California Customers

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is implementing preventive power shutoffs across 18 counties in California due to high winds and dry conditions that increase fire risk. Approximately 150,000 customers will be affected by these shutoffs. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, indicating the highest fire risk. PG&E plans to restore power once the winds subside, expected by Thursday morning. The company has faced criticism for its management of these shutoffs.

Why is PG&E conducting a preventive power shutoff?

• To reduce customer bills

• To upgrade power lines

• Due to high winds and dry conditions

• To save electricity

How many customers are expected to be without power by the end of Wednesday?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

What does a red flag warning signify?

• No fire risk

• High fire risk

• Moderate fire risk

• Low fire risk

When are the high winds expected to clear?

• By mid-morning on Wednesday

• By mid-morning on Saturday

• By mid-morning on Thursday

• By mid-morning on Friday

How have California officials described the power shutoffs?

• Cost-saving and efficient

• Well-managed and necessary

• Mismanaged and unacceptable

• Timely and effective