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  • What is a public safety power shutoff or PSPS event?
  • How will I be notified if a Public Safety Power Shutoff becomes necessary?
  • Why is there a PSPS event?
  • How can I get real-time updates during a PSPS event?
  • How do I prepare for a PSPS event?
  • How do I sign up for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) alerts?
  • The estimated time of restoral keeps changing during the PSPS event, why?
  • Does PG&E offer rides to Community Resource Centers during a PSPS event?
  • How can I find the closest Community Resource Center to me during a PSPS?
  • What is the difference between a PSPS event and a Rotating Outage?
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Why is there a PSPS event?

Visit our Why PSPS Events Occur page for more information on why PSPS events occur.

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Related articles

  • How can I see what the cause was for an outage if it’s already been restored?
  • How can I get real-time updates during a PSPS event?
  • What if there is no estimated time of when my power will be turned on?
  • How do I prepare for a PSPS event?
  • Can I opt out of a PSPS event?
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