DEVELOPING:
Utilities count a single electricity account — residential or business — as a single customer, so the number of people who would be affected is well above 1 million. Because power will be turned off in stages depending on local timing of severe winds, PG&E said it couldn't pinpoint who would be shut off or for how long.
It said customers could have their power shut off even if they're not experiencing high winds,"because the electric system relies on power lines working together to provide electricity across cities, counties and regions." And it urged northern and central Californians to stock up for the long haul. While hazardous conditions were expected to extend only into Thursday afternoon, crews can't go out to inspect damaged power lines and restore electricity until after the severe weather has passed, it said.NBC News appRay Riordan, the emergency management director for San Jose, said Tuesday that in addition to the two days of high winds, it could take five more days for all areas to have their power restored.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
800,000 Californians may have power cut to help prevent wildfiresWith strong, dry winds expected to tear through vast portions of California, the power supply to more than 800,000 homes may be turned off by Pacific Gas and Electric as part of an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Read more »
Rihanna on Sex, Power, and NormaniELLE caught up with rihanna at her NYFW savagexfenty show to talk her new line, her love for Normani, and how to take the perfect underwear pic for your man.
Read more »
The Regrettes Harness the Power of Punk During Ongoing TourThe Regrettes (regrettesband) use the power of punk to create a safe space at their live shows. We caught the band in NYC a few weeks ago, and it was a night to remember:
Read more »
Patriots Flip The Switch With Power Provided By Running Back Sony MichelNew England Patriots running back Sony Michel combined for 171 offensive yards in September. He amassed 124 Sunday at FedEx Field.
Read more »