Preparing for a Power Outage
Power outages can happen for many reasons, including storms, equipment failures,
wildfire conditions, planned maintenance, or emergencies affecting the electric grid.
During extreme wildfire conditions, PG&E may also use a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
to temporarily turn off electricity in areas where energized power lines could increase wildfire risk.
Check Your Local Outage Status
PG&E Outage Center — Current Outages and PSPS Information
The PG&E Outage Center provides current outage information, estimated restoration times,
outage maps, and Public Safety Power Shutoff information.
Check California Grid Conditions
California ISO — Today’s Outlook
California ISO operates much of California’s high-voltage electric grid.
Its Today’s Outlook page shows current demand, available capacity, forecasts,
and other real-time grid information.
California ISO Emergency Notifications
Prepare Before an Outage
- Keep flashlights and fresh batteries readily available.
- Keep phones and portable battery packs charged.
- Have drinking water, food that does not require cooking, and needed medications available.
- Know how to manually open your garage door.
- Keep your vehicle fueled or your electric vehicle adequately charged.
- Consider backup power if someone in your household depends on electrically powered medical equipment.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible during an outage.
Stay Informed
Make sure PG&E has your current phone number and email address so you can receive outage
and Public Safety Power Shutoff notifications.
If you see a downed power line, stay away and call 911.
