PG&E PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUT OFFS
Fire near Slide Ranch, 2019
What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff?
High temperatures, extreme dryness and record-high winds have created conditions in our state where any spark at the wrong time and place can lead to a major wildfire. If severe weather threatens a portion of the electric system, it may be necessary for PG&E to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Learning from past events, this year, PG&E is improving their PSPS program by making events smaller in size, and shorter in length.
If you are a PG&E account holder, you do not need to sign up for a "PSPS alert" or a "wildfire alert." Account holders impacted by a PSPS receive notifications by phone and email, when possible, in advance of the outage. They also send regular updates regarding power restoration. If you've provided multiple phone numbers, they will send notifications to each number.
To receive these alerts, it is important that PG&E has your current contact information so you can be notified when an event could impact your home or business. Visit My Wildfire Alerts or call 1-866-743-6589 to update your contact information.
If you are just visiting Stinson Beach on vacation you can sign up to receive PSPS ZIP Code Alerts while you are here by calling 1-877-9000-PGE or texting “ENROLL” to 97633. These notifications are not address-specific as they are only based on the ZIP Code provided. More information about the tool is available at pge.com/pspszipcodealerts.