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To: Ron who wrote (24959)1/7/2025 8:43:43 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 26004
 
It's to reduce the chances that they will start a fire. Just saw Pacific Palisades on the news. I think they might lose the emtire town. People have been abandoning their cars, and they showed some cars being bulldozed off the road. The wind is expected to strengthen tonight.

Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

California Public Utilities Commission (.gov)


Utilities may temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric infrastructure. This action is called a Public Safety ...



To: Ron who wrote (24959)1/11/2025 8:46:01 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Respond to of 26004
 
"... thinking about turning off part of the grid"

"Is that to reduce the chance for wildfires, or some other reason-- wind damage to power lines?"