PG&E Urges Customers to Prepare as Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff Approaches

Approximately 5,500 Medical Baseline customers are within the scope of the potential outage.

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PG&E (PCG) is notifying customers of a potential public safety power shutoff as it monitors a statewide fire weather system. The shutoff could begin Wednesday evening, October 14, affecting approximately 88,000 customers across 29 counties and six Tribes. Approximately 5,500 Medical Baseline customers are in scope. Customers will receive another notice within four hours of their planned shutoff. PG&E urges affected customers to prepare for extended outages.

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• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.PG&E plans to open more than 40 Community Resource Centers across 25 counties during the potential shutoff.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Potential shutoff beginning October 14 evening could affect approximately 88,000 customers across 29 counties and six Tribes.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Approximately 5,500 Medical Baseline customers are included in the potential outage scope.

Key Figures

Customers in scope: Approximately 88,000 customers Affected counties: 29 counties Medical Baseline customers in scope: Approximately 5,500 customers +1 more

Customers in scope

Approximately 88,000 customers

Potential PSPS event

Affected counties

29 counties

Potential PSPS event

Medical Baseline customers in scope

Approximately 5,500 customers

Potential PSPS event

Community Resource Centers

More than 40 centers across 25 counties

Planned for the potential PSPS event

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Oct 13

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1. Oct 13

   Power shutoff notice

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   Earlier notice outlined potential shutoff exposure of 70,000 customers, including 3,920 Medical Baseline customers.

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"a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event beginning Wednesday evening"

A public safety power shutoff is a planned temporary cutoff of electricity by a utility during extreme weather or high-risk conditions to prevent live wires from sparking wildfires. Investors care because these outages can interrupt business operations, reduce sales, raise cleanup and mitigation costs, and trigger regulatory scrutiny or higher insurance and infrastructure spending—similar to a precautionary road closure that protects safety but disrupts normal activity.

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Approximately 88,000 Customers in 29 Counties Are Being Notified of the Shutoff, and Provided Resources for Information and Support

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to closely monitor a statewide fire weather system that could require a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event beginning Wednesday evening, October 14. Approximately 88,000 customers across 29 counties are currently in scope for the event. Customers have received multiple notices, and PG&E will notify customers again within four hours of their planned power shutoff.

Stay Safe and Prepare Now

PG&E encourages customers who have been notified to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for extended outages by:

• Charging phones, medical equipment and other essential devices.
• Having flashlights and fresh batteries available. Avoid using candles because of the fire risk.
• Keeping a supply of drinking water, nonperishable food and necessary medications available.
• Planning for medical needs or other needs that rely on electricity.
• Using generators safely. Never operate a generator indoors or in an enclosed space.
• Treating all electrical lines as energized and dangerous. Stay away from downed or damaged power lines and call 911 immediately to report them.
• Checking on family members, friends and neighbors who may need additional assistance.

Customers can check whether their address is currently in scope and get the latest PSPS information at pge.com/PSPSupdates.

Support Is Available

Customers who may need additional support should contact 211 now. Assistance is available before, during and after an outage, including support for customers who rely on power for medical needs or have other needs. Customers can call 211, text "PSPS" to 211 or visit 211.org to get connected with available resources.

PG&E is also planning to open more than 40 Community Resource Centers across 25 counties during the potential PSPS event. The centers offer ADA-accessible restrooms, device charging, Wi-Fi, blankets, air conditioning, bottled water, snacks and other supplies. Customers can find the nearest location through the PG&E Outage Center – Ways We Can Help.

Support for Medical Baseline Customers

Approximately 5,500 Medical Baseline customers are included in the current scope. When possible, PG&E employees will conduct individual in-person visits to Medical Baseline customers who do not verify that they have received important safety communications, with a primary focus on customers who rely on electricity for critical life-sustaining equipment.

Potentially Affected Counties

Approximately 88,000 customers in 29 counties, including approximately 5,500 Medical Baseline customers, and six Tribes may be impacted by the potential PSPS.

County	Estimated Customers Impacted	Estimated Medical Baseline Impacted
ALAMEDA	4705	213
ALPINE	660	9
AMADOR	4557	401
BUTTE	3097	255
CALAVERAS	10793	554
CONTRA COSTA	1605	92
EL DORADO	8757	722
FRESNO	3010	217
KERN	1117	48
LAKE	3601	344
LASSEN	88	5
MADERA	7273	545
MARIPOSA	1326	61
MENDOCINO	778	54
NAPA	3027	138
NEVADA	2137	82
PLACER	5306	379
PLUMAS	706	30
SAN LUIS OBISPO	8771	353
SANTA BARBARA	1100	26
SHASTA	3019	296
SIERRA	1149	46
SOLANO	30	1
SONOMA	2041	79
TEHAMA	835	60
TULARE	312	10
TUOLUMNE	7248	402
YOLO	8	0
YUBA	419	46
Tribe	Estimated Customers Impacted	Estimated Medical Baseline Impacted
BIG SANDY RANCHERIA	59	2
GUIDIVILLE RANCHERIA	3	0
MOORETOWN RANCHERIA	4	1
NORTH FORK RANCHERIA	25	1
PIT RIVER TRIBES	6	0
TUOLUMNE RANCHERIA	106	6

About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.

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When could PG&E's October 14 power shutoff begin, and how many customers could be affected?

The potential shutoff could begin Wednesday evening, October 14, with approximately 88,000 customers across 29 counties and six Tribes potentially affected. Customers will receive another notification within four hours of their planned shutoff.

What will PG&E's planned Community Resource Centers provide during the potential shutoff?

PG&E plans to open more than 40 Community Resource Centers across 25 counties, offering accessible restrooms, device charging, Wi-Fi, blankets, air conditioning, bottled water, snacks and other supplies during the potential shutoff.

How will PG&E follow up with Medical Baseline customers who have not confirmed safety notices?

When possible, PG&E employees will make individual in-person visits to Medical Baseline customers who have not verified receipt of important safety communications. The primary focus will be customers who rely on electricity for critical life-sustaining equipment.