PG&E Planned Power Outages in San Francisco
San Francisco PG&E customers are preparing for two planned power outages this week related to repairs at the Mission substation. The utility company has announced that the shutdowns will take place in two waves, impacting thousands of residents and businesses.
The first outage is scheduled for overnight Monday, affecting approximately 3,600 customers in the Civic Center area and lasting up to 12 hours. Power is expected to be restored by noon on Tuesday. The second outage will begin at midnight Tuesday, impacting about 14,000 people in the Richmond District for an estimated two hours.
What We Know
- The outages are for maintenance and testing of equipment at the Mission substation.
- These planned outages follow a major blackout in December that left a third of the city without power for up to 72 hours.
- Local businesses are affected, with some deciding to close during the outages to avoid losses.
- Traffic lights may be non-operational during this time; drivers are advised to treat them as four-way stops.
What’s Still Unclear
Details are limited in the source regarding potential additional future outages or further effects on local businesses and residents. No information is provided about how many businesses might close during the outages.
What This Means
Those impacted by the outages will need to make arrangements for lost power during the scheduled times. Some local eateries, including Sam’s Restaurant and Haru café, plan to close to safeguard their operations and avoid financial loss, emphasizing the disruption these outages can cause.
Residents with accessibility concerns, like Johnny Denham, have expressed anxiety about the reliability of utilities like elevators during the outages, highlighting the challenges faced by vulnerable populations during such events.
What to Watch Next
Updates to monitor include the restoration of power after each outage and information about any additional disruptions or subsequent repairs needed at the Mission substation.
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