If you are in an area that experiences a PSPS and you notice that a neighboring home or business still has power, it is likely that they are receiving power from a different power line. There are many areas where buildings that are located near each other receive power from an entirely different area. Alternatively, they may have a generator or backup battery providing power in case of an outage.
For more information and to see if you are impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoff, visit our PSPS Updates page.