As of the afternoon of Oct. 18, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reports that the forecast for its upcoming public safety power shutoff sets de-energization for 5 p.m. Oct. 18. The utility says 316 Plumas County customers are in scope for impact. PG&E monitors in real time so if winds do not materialize to threshold levels the PSPS may be delayed or cancelled.
The PSPS restoration process is as follows: Once weather “all-clears” have been received, PG&E crews begin to patrol the impacted circuit to inspect for any damages. If damages are found, they must complete repairs before power restoration can occur. Once the circuit is inspected and needed repairs are made, crews are then able to restore power to those impacted customers on the circuit.
To expedite the patrol and inspection process of circuits, PG&E utilizes air operations. Air operations are staged in the North Valley to respond as soon as is possible when the weather “all-clears” are received.
Areas scheduled to be impacted in Plumas County include Bucks Lake, Haskins and the Feather River Canyon between Rich Bar in Plumas County south to Cresta in Butte County. La Porte and Little Grass Valley Reservoir have been removed from the PSPS scope.
Information provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
