NEWS ALERT: The potential PSPS event could affect approximately 5,200 PG&E customers in small portions of eight counties and two tribal communities starting this evening

Due to gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for the impacted area in effect tonight through tomorrow afternoon

By ONME Newswire

The majority of 5,200 affected customers would be in Tehama and Shasta Counties; PG&E is sending advanced notifications to customers who might be affected.

Conditions may change, and customers can check their location by visiting pge.com/pspsupdates and entering their address.

Eight Community Resource Centers within six counties will be available to support customers. Community members can access device charging, ice, wi-fi, medical device support and more. Details are available at www.pge.com/crc.

California Network of 211

Customers can call 211 to get help preparing for a potential power outage, or any other kind of emergency, to minimize hardships that may be caused by safety outages. Support is available before, during and after a power outage. PG&E’s 211 partnership also provides proactive emergency preparedness outreach for those who rely on power for medical needs, have a disability, are in the aging population or have other needs. Call 211, text “PSPS” to 211 or visit 211.org to find your local 211.