PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Event  PG&E has announced a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event that may affect communities in Butte County. Power shutoffs in Butte County began on Friday, October 23rd at 7pm and is predicted to be restored by Saturday, October 24th at 7pm. Power restoration has begun in some…

What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event? A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event is a proactive safety measure in which PG&E temporarily turns off power in high-risk areas during periods of elevated wildfire risk. PG&E considers multiple factors when determining whether to initiate a PSPS, including: PSPS events can occur several times…