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Update: PG&E Proactively Shuts Off Power for Safety to About 600 Customers in Kern County
PG&E began proactively shutting off power for safety to approximately 600 customers in Kern County as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) around 11 p.m. on Sunday (Jan. 12).
As dry and gusty wind entered the southern parts of our service area earlier than forecasted, PG&E operations professionals shut off power to several sections of powerlines in Kern County starting Sunday night. Gusty wind conditions are expected to persist in the impacted area until Wednesday afternoon.
Given the forecasted dry and gusty winds and current dry vegetation conditions, PG&E sent advanced notifications to customers — via text, email, and automated phone call — in targeted areas where power could be proactively shut off for safety to reduce wildfire risk. The duration and extent of power outages will depend on the weather in each area, and not all customers may be affected for the entire period.
The Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event will affect approximately 600 customers in Kern County.
To learn more, please visit www.pge.com/pspsupdates. This website is available in 15 languages.
