PG&E has announced possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs from Thursday through Sunday for parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties due to high winds and dry conditions. These shutoffs aim to prevent catastrophic wildfires. Residents express mixed feelings, recognizing the necessity for safety while grappling with inconveniences such as food spoilage and discomfort from heat. PG&E emphasizes that dry weather and wind are significant fire risk factors, prompting the proactive shutdown of power to reduce wildfire threats.
"Things like dry conditions, windy conditions, vegetation on the ground... if we see enough of those factors come together, we will turn off the power proactively," said Tamar Sarkissian, a spokesperson for PG&E.
"Just having your power turned off, and reaching, you don't want to open your refrigerator, the spoilage and things like that... it is an inconvenience. But I do realize it is very necessary for places that are close to the fire zones," said Julie Doolin.
"I know it causes her a lot of stress and anxiety over the rolling blackouts," said Won about her mother's situation with solar panels and a Tesla battery.
"You just have to get fans to try and keep you cool during the heat when the power is off," said Stephanie Pfister, recalling her experience with a power shutoff during extreme heat.
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