PG&E Planning On Widespread Public Safety Power Shutoff Beginning Sunday In Dublin

Press release from the City of Dublin:

October 23, 2020

PG&E is monitoring a potentially widespread, strong wind event, which is likely to begin on Sunday, October 25, at about 5:00 p.m. PG&E plans to disconnect power to thousands of residences and businesses in Alameda County, including areas of Dublin.

Based on the information we've received from PG&E, possible neighborhoods and businesses which could be without power include Wallis Ranch, Tassajara Hills, Dublin Ranch, and other neighborhoods bordering Tassajara Road; neighborhoods and businesses along Dublin Boulevard between Tassajara Road and Hacienda Drive; portions of Grafton Station and Grafton Plaza; Persimmon Place; portions of the Boulevard; eastern portions of Camp Parks; neighborhoods in the Dublin Transit Center near East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station; and California Highlands and Schaefer Ranch in West Dublin.

To find out if your home or business will be affected, please visit https://psps.ss.pge.com. For a map to all affected areas, https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/?type=forecasted

Power is expected to be off for approximately 36 hours, with additional time required to turn the power back on safely. We encourage you to find alternative energy sources for light, charging devices, and other necessities. Plan ahead with food and water, and make sure your grab-and-go emergency kits are ready.

To receive timely updates, sign up to receive alerts by going to www.acalert.org. You may also sign up to receive text messages from Dublin Police Services through Nixle. Simply text "Dublin" or the City's zip code - 94568 - to 888777 to receive free alerts.

To learn more, visit https://prepareforpowerdown.com

This press release was produced by the City of Dublin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.