Details on Berkeley's PG&E power shutoff

Key Points:

• PG&E plans a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of Berkeley from 5 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, affecting approximately 2,053 customers, primarily in the Hills area, as a wildfire prevention measure during high-risk weather conditions.
• PG&E has notified affected customers, especially those on the Medical Baseline list, and will provide door-to-door outreach if needed; community support includes a Resource Center at UC Berkeley offering charging stations, Wi-Fi, and other essentials during the outage.
• Cragmont Elementary School will have a generator installed to maintain operations during the PSPS, and EBMUD assures that water service will remain reliable throughout the event.
• Residents are advised to update contact information with PG&E, prepare emergency supplies, charge essential devices, protect refrigerated food, and stay informed through PG&E’s PSPS Updates webpage to mitigate the impact of the power shutoff.
• Berkeley city officials are coordinating closely with PG&E and regional partners, monitoring weather conditions, and stand ready to activate fire weather procedures if necessary.