UPDATE: PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff - Fire Weather Watch Alert and Additional Information

October 24, 2019

 

FIRE WEATHER WATCH ISSUED FOR SATURDAY (10/26) THROUGH MONDAY (10/28)

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Weather Watch, for the North Bay valleys, mountains and coastline from Saturday evening (10/26) through Monday morning (10/28). Northeast winds are expected to range from 15 to 30 mph with frequent gusts 45 to 55 mph and local gusts of 65 to 75 mph at wind prone peaks, such as Mt Saint Helena and Mt Diablo. Winds are anticipated to peak overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning before slowly decreasing Sunday afternoon.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecasted to occur. We expect the NWS to upgrade this to a Red Flag Warning tomorrow.

Several local public safety agencies across the County are up-staffing in response to the critical fire weather and local fires. Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings; for up-to-date emergency information for Sonoma County, including evacuation information, visit www.SoCoemergency.org.

 

CURRENT (10/23) POWER SHUTOFF 

Sonoma County has been notified that PG&E has received a weather “all clear” and has begun inspecting their infrastructure in preparation of restoring power. This work is necessary before PG&E can begin restoring power to areas impacted by the power shutoff.  PG&E is projecting 100% power restoration to areas of Sonoma County impacted by the power shutoff by Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m., though many areas may have their power restored sooner.  Due to damage and needed repairs, particularly in and around the footprint of the Kincade Fire, some areas of the County will experience delays in restoration.

For restoration updates, view PG&E’s restoration map at:
http://critweb-outage.pgealerts.com/ or please contact PG&E at 800-743-5002.

 

POTENTIAL POWER SHUTOFF IN SONOMA COUNTY SATURDAY (10/26) THROUGH MONDAY (10/28)

On Wednesday, October 23rd, PG&E announced “elevated status” for another potential power shutoff in Sonoma County on Saturday (10/26), Sunday (10/27), and Monday (10/28). Emergency officials will continue to update the public about this potential PG&E shutoff. The County and cities are working with the National Weather Service and PG&E to monitor this potential additional shutoff and will share more information when it is available.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For up-to-date emergency information, visit srcity.org/emergency and view the most current Factsheet or call 2-1-1.