DATE: "October 8, 2019"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Incident Number:
NEWS RELEASE
Crime/Incident:
Potential PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Scheduled 10-09-2019 through 10-10-2019 UPDATE #2
UPDATE: 10-08-2019 @ 8:15 PM
Location:
Affected Areas of PSPS:
Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Hopland, portions of unincorporated areas of the Ukiah Valley, 62 PG&E service points in the Willits area (unknown locations at this time), Leggett, Piercy, Whitethorn and Whale Gulch
Unaffected Areas of PSPS:
City of Ukiah, City of Fort Bragg, City of Point Arena, entire unincorporated Mendocino County coastal communities
Date of Incident:
10-09-2019 through 10-10-2019
Time:
N/A
Victim(s):
N/A
Suspect(s):
N/A
Written By:
Captain Gregory L. Van Patten #1184
Synopsis:
PRESS RELEASE UPDATE ON 10-08-2019 AT 8:15 PM:
The County of Mendocino has been continually monitoring the scope of the upcoming Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event scheduled for our area.
At this time, effected areas have been identified as being:
Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Hopland, portions of unincorporated areas of the Ukiah Valley, 62 PG&E service points in the Willits area (unknown locations at this time), Leggett, Piercy, Whitethorn and Whale Gulch.
It is anticipated that approximately 88% of PG&E customers in these areas will begin losing power beginning at midnight tonight (10-08-2019).
At this time, unaffected areas have been identified as being:
City of Ukiah, City of Fort Bragg, City of Point Arena, entire unincorporated Mendocino County coastal communities.
The Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services is currently aware of sporadic power outages in Potter Valley but according to PG&E representatives, the power outages are not connected to the PSPS and attempts to restore services are underway.
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED ON 10-08-2019 @ 1:47 PM:
Ukiah, California: October 8, 2019
Potential PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Updates
The County of Mendocino has been continually monitoring the scope of the upcoming Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event scheduled for our area. At this time, effected areas are outlined in the attached map. Please note that although the incorporated City of Ukiah, and the areas in and around Willits and Fort Bragg are not expected to be de-energized at this time, residents are still strongly encouraged to continue to prepare for an outage. To determine if your specific address is within the effected area, please refer to the PG&E Service Impact Map located on the website listed below. This information continues to evolve and could change prior to the scheduled event.
The potential power shut off will begin on Wednesday, October 9 at 12:00 am , through Thursday, October 10 at 12:00 pm. Residents should be aware that at the conclusion of the shut-off, it could take several days for power lines to be re-energized.
PG&E will be opening a Community Resource Center (CRC) at 1775 N. State St in Ukiah on Wednesday, October 9. Hours of operation will be from 8:00 am through 6:00 pm. An informational flyer will be attached to this release.
Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Resources:
PG&E Community Resource Center (CRC) – 1775 N State St, Ukiah CA 95482 (anticipated to open at 8:00 am on 10/9)
PSPS Service Impact Map –
https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/psps-service-impact-map.page
PG&E Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pacificgasandelectric/
PG&E Twitter – https://twitter.com/PGE4Me
PG&E - 1-800-743-5009
PSPS Information and Local Resources – https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/public-safety-power-shutoff
Mendocino County Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mendocinocounty
Mendocino County Twitter – @countymendocino
Mendocino County Instagram – @countyofmendocino
Mendocino County Sheriff Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MendocinoSheriff
City of Ukiah PSPS Outage/Electrical Outage Lines – 463-6288/463-6228
City of Ukiah Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/cityofukiah
For more information, please contact the Executive Office at 707-463-4441.The County will remain open during the duration of the PSPS event.
Approved by:
Captain Gregory L. Van Patten #1184 |
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