County: Colusa, CA | Incident: Public Safety Power Shut Off (PSPS) |

Resource Type: Community Resource Center, General Incident Information, Outage Reporting, and Power Outage

Colusa County – PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Information (PSPS)

What is a PSPS event?

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event is a proactive safety measure where electric power is temporarily turned off to lines in high-risk areas to help prevent wildfires during severe weather conditions.

Why PG&E calls a PSPS event

For public safety, power is proactively turned off when gusty winds and dry conditions, combined with a heightened fire risk, are forecasted. Predictions of strong winds are just one of several criteria considered before initiating a safety shutoff. PG&E looks closely at a combination of factors, including but not limited to:

  • A Red Flag Warning declared by the National Weather Service
  • Low humidity levels, generally 20% and below
  • Forecasted sustained winds, generally above 25 mph and wind gusts in excess of approximately 45 mph, depending on location and site-specific conditions (such as temperature, terrain, and local climate)
  • Condition of dry fuel on the ground and live vegetation (moisture content)
  • On-the-ground, real-time observations from PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Operations Center and field crews

PG&E anticipates that Public Safety Power Shutoffs may occur several times a year within its service area. However, rapidly changing environmental conditions make it impossible to predict exactly when, where, or how often these shutoffs will happen. While customers living in high fire-threat districts are the most likely to be affected, any neighborhood could have its power shut off if its local grid relies on a major power line passing through a high-risk area.

For more information on the severe weather factors and safety criteria used to determine a shutoff, visit the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs page.

Current PSPS Status

There are no active PSPS events affecting Colusa County. To verify your neighborhood’s status, visit the PG&E Latest PSPS Updates page where you can get shutoff status by address or view the shutoff area outage map.

Power Outage Information

Use PG&E’s online tools to check your specific address, view real-time outage boundaries, and track estimated restoration times. To see upcoming safety shutoffs on the map, make sure to select the “Future PSPS Outages” option to see affected areas highlighted in orange.

  • PG&E Outage Map – View boundaries and affected zones
  • PG&E Address Lookup Tool – Search by address to see if your power will be affected
  • PG&E Power Outage Information Line – Call 1-800-743-5002 for real-time phone updates

If an address does not appear in the search results, PG&E may be unable to match it within their system.

211Cares – Care Coordination Before and During PSPS

211 Care Coordination connects you and your family with personalized support and critical services to prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) or other multi-day power outage emergencies.

If your address is planned for power shutoff or if you are currently experiencing a power outage and require immediate support from the Care Coordination team due to having electricity dependency for health and medical reasons, dial 2-1-1 and ask to speak with a Care Coordinator.

If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911. 

Helpful Safety Links

Sources for Public Safety Notifications

Monitor real-time public safety updates from PG&E to track ongoing conditions.

National Weather Service

Monitor real-time weather forecasts, high wind advisories, and active Red Flag Warnings directly from the National Weather Service. 

PG&E Community Resource Centers

During a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, PG&E will open Community Resource Centers (CRCs) where community members can access basic resources. PG&E continues to build out contracted CRC locations, including indoor and outdoor sites, which can be quickly opened when needed.

Please Note: Community Resource Centers are only open during active power shutoffs. When CRCs are closed, use the outage map to identify energized areas for power.

Outdoor CRCs May Provide:

  • Charging stations for electronic devices and medical equipment
  • Wi-Fi service
  • Snacks and bottled water
  • Blankets and other items
  • Chairs and tables
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible restrooms
  • Cellular coverage
  • Customer service staff
  • Security personnel
  • Hand-washing stations

Indoor CRCs May Provide:

  • Air conditioning and/or heating
  • Bagged ice
  • Privacy screens

To view a full list of local sites and monitor openings, visit the PG&E Community Resource Center Locator.

Service animals are welcome at Community Resource Centers. For additional information about service animals, visit ADA Service Animal Guidelines.

Electric vehicle charging is not available at the centers. Find an EV charging station.