Heat wave 2024.07.01

PG&E 🟦

PG&E has a plan to prevent and respond to heat-related power outages. We encourage you to have a plan for possible outages and above all else, staying safe during the heat.

A major summer heat wave is starting on Tuesday with temperatures reaching above 100 degrees in many parts of Northern and Central California. PG&E is taking steps now to help reduce energy demand on the grid, maintain reliability and keep our communities safe.

PG&E is using outage prediction models to determine the potential timing, location, and number of power outages. This allows us to position crews and personnel in areas with a higher potential for heat-related outages. We have electric restoration crews and troublemen working across our service area, ready to respond and restore power quickly and safely, with additional personnel on standby.

If you are experiencing an outage, visit [pge.com/outages] for the latest information.

Prepare for potential outages by having:

• a flashlight
• a crank radio
• fresh batteries
• Cell phones and laptops charged

We also recommend:

Staying hydrated, out of direct sunlight and checking on elderly family members or neighbors.

For more information on how to prepare for an emergency, visit PG&E's Safety Action Center.

Find cooling centers 🏖️

A cooling center is a place where you and your family can go to get a break from the heat and cool down.

Locate a cooling center near you