Power To Be Restored: No Additional Outages Planned In Marin

UPDATE:

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Power will continue to be restored to Marin County customers affected by the weekend's planned outages, Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced Tuesday afternoon. PG&E no longer plans to cut power to Marin customers during another Public Safety Power Shutoff scheduled Tuesday.

"We are continuing to inspect and patrol the lines in the areas impacted by Saturday's PSPS today and therefore we expect power to continue to be restored today," PG&E spokeswoman Deanna Contreras said.

"We do not expect any additional PSPS-related outages in Marin County today," she added. "We've been able to find ways to minimize impact to Marin County customers by isolating areas of the grid."

There are currently about 50,000 customers without power in Marin from the planned shutoff and other unplanned outages. There is no estimated time of restoration.

"If you are currently out in Marin, we are working safely and as quickly as possible to restore power," Contreras said.

"With that being said, customers may experience other unplanned outages, not related to PSPS, due to weather impacts and normal service impacts," she added.

It was earlier announced that an estimated 119,533 customers in Marin, including 2,115 medical baseline customers, could lose power in the latest shutdown. The utility company reported that the shutoff hit Marin at 7 a.m. At that time, Contreras said the utility was in the process of de-energizing portions of the county that were restored Monday.

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Most Marin County customers affected by the weekend power outage remained in the dark Tuesday morning, as Pacific Gas and Electric Company prepared for another massive blackout.

PG&E announced Monday that another Public Safety Power Shutoff would begin Tuesday affecting 596,000 customers in 29 counties across Northern and Central California. Marin is expected to be the hardest hit.

Another Power Shutoff

An estimated 119,533 customers in Marin, including 2,115 medical baseline customers, could lose power in the latest shutdown. The utility company's nine-phase shutoff hit Marin at 7 a.m. PG&E was in the process of de-energizing portions of the county that were restored Monday, according to company spokeswoman Deanna Contreras.

Customers are expected to be impacted in the following cities and communities in Marin: Belvedere, Bolinas, Corte Madera, Dillon Beach, Fairfax, Fallon, Forest Knolls, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Lagunitas, Larkspur, Marshall, Mill Valley, Muir Beach, Nicasio, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Geronimo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Stinson Beach, Tiburon, Tamales and Wood Acre.

(See if your address is impacted.)

Power Restorations

About 970,000 customers in 37 counties were affected by the weekend outage, including an estimated 118,535 customers in Marin. By 10 p.m. Monday, power had been restored to about 556,400 customers, according to PG&E.

Marin officials said that PG&E crews began inspecting power lines at 6 a.m. Monday.

As of 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, PG&E confirmed that roughly 50,000 metered locations countywide had their power restored from the shutoff event that started on Saturday. About 70,000 metered locations remained without power. Those restored could lose power again Tuesday.

"While we are hopeful that power will be restored in Marin County as soon as possible, the process of inspecting power lines and fixing any damage from the wind before re-energization takes time," county spokeswoman Laine Hendricks said.

County officials encouraged people whose power is restored between shutoff events to charge any medical equipment, phones and other electronic devices as well as restock emergency kits.

"While PG&E is working to restore power from the previous outage, some PG&E customers may remain out of power through the duration of this next potential Public Safety Power Shutoff," Hendricks said.

"If you see PG&E personnel in your neighborhood inspecting lines, please be kind to them and do not interfere with their work. The faster they can inspect and repair lines, the earlier power can be restored."

PG&E has been shutting off power proactively to prevent wildfires after utility lines started massively deadly and destructive fires over the last two years. PG&E has estimated that similar power shutoffs may be necessary for the next decade until the company can upgrade its technology.

Closures

All public schools in Marin County will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the uncertainty with the current PG&E power shutoff, as well as another shutoff expected to begin Tuesday evening.

Schools were also closed Monday in Marin except Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy in Sausalito, according to the Marin County Office of Education. Schools will reopen when power is restored.

The College of Marin's Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses will be closed through Wednesday. The Kentfield and Indian Valley Campuses have been closed since Saturday and will remain closed until the day after power is restored to both campuses, school officials said.

The Dominican University of California in San Rafael will be closed again on Tuesday. The university has been closed since Saturday.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit canceled commuter train service for Tuesday because of the ongoing shutoff impacts on local city traffic signal systems that cross SMART railroad tracks. SMART has canceled train service since Sunday because traffic signal systems at railroad crossings have not been functioning.

Also see: SMART Trains Canceled Tuesday Due To Power Shutoff

Marin County Parks has closed the following regional parks until further notice due to air quality concerns: McInnis and McNears Beach in San Rafael, Paradise Beach in Tiburon, and Stafford Lake in Novato.

Mount Tamalpais State Park is among 17 state parks closed in Northern California due to the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County and PG&E's power shutoff.

Also see: Mount Tamalpais Among 17 State Parks Closed By Fire, Shutoff

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area has closed the following areas for Tuesday: Marin Headlands Visitor Center, Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach and Overlook, and Stinson Beach. Restrooms and services will be unavailable at these sites.

Charging Stations

Local agencies and community partners have opened a number of charging stations for residents to recharge their cell phones and other small devices. Residents should bring their own device charger.

• Bolinas: Bolinas Fire Department, 100 Mesa Road (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Corte Madera: Corte Madera Rec Center, 498 Tamalpais Drive (noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday)
• Corte Madera: Corte Madera Town Hall, 300 Tamalpais Drive (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday)
• Fairfax: Fairfax Town Hall, 142 Bolinas Road (open 24 hours)
• Larkspur: Central Marin Police Station Community Room, 250 Doherty Drive (open 24 hours)
• Mill Valley: Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday)
• Novato: Margaret Todd Center, 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• San Anselmo: San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead (noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday)
• San Rafael (main location): San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St., San Rafael (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)
• San Rafael (overflow): San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Ave. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)
• Sausalito: City Hall, 420 Litho St. (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily)

PG&E Community Resource Centers

PG&E has opened three community resource centers in Marin. In addition to charging options, PG&E is offering bottled water and snacks at the following locations:

• San Rafael: Albert J. Boro Community Center, 50 Canal St. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)
• Marin City/Sausalito: Marin City Health & Wellness Center, 630 Drake Ave. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)
• Novato: Old Hamilton Gym, 115 San Pablo Ave. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)

Public Safety Message (From Marin County Sheriff's Office)

Making Emergency Calls When Cell Towers Lose Power

During a power shutofff, cell towers may lose battery power after a prolonged period of time. In the case of an emergency where your cell phone will not dial 911:

1. Land line phones will still call 911 (VoIP internet phones will not work).
2. Fire Stations and Marin County Sheriff Substations have phones with direct connection to emergency dispatch.
3. Find your closest local Public Safety Facility. If no one is at the first one you go to (might be on an emergency call, etc.) Please try the next facility closest to you.

Public Safety Agency buildings throughout Marin County:

• Belvedere Police – 450 San Rafael Ave., Belvedere
• Central Marin Police – 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur
• Fairfax Police – 144 Bolinas Road, Fairfax
• Marin County Sheriff (Main Office) – 1600 Los Gamos, San Rafael
• Marin County Sheriff (Point Reyes) – 101 4th St., Point Reyes Station
• Marin County Sheriff Southern Station – 850 Drake Ave., Marin City
• Mill Valley Police – 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley
• Novato Police – 909 Machin Ave., Novato
• Ross Police – 33 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross
• San Rafael Police – 1400 Fifth Ave., San Rafael
• Sausalito Police – 29 Caledonia St., Sausalito
• Tiburon Police – 1155 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
• Central Marin Fire Station 13 – 5600 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera
• Central Marin Fire Station 14 – 342 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera
• Central Marin Fire Station 15 – 400 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur
• Central Marin Fire Station 16 – 15 Barry Way, Kentfield
• Kentfield Fire – 1004 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae
• Marinwood Fire – 777 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael
• Marin County Fire (Marin City) – 850 Drake Ave., Marin City
• Marin County Fire (Point Reyes) – 101 4th St., Point Reyes Station
• Marin County Fire (Throckmorton) – 816 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley
• Marin County Fire (Woodacre) – 33 Castle Rock Ave., Woodacre
• Marin County Fire (Tomales) – 26701 Shoreline Highway, Tomales
• Mill Valley Fire Station 6 – 26 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley
• Mill Valley Fire Station 7 – 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley
• Novato Fire Station 61 – 7025 Redwood Blvd., Novato
• Novato Fire Station 62 – 450 Atherton Ave., Novato
• Novato Fire Station 63 – 65 San Ramon Way, Novato
• Novato Fire Station 64 – 319 Enfrente Road, Novato
• Novato Fire Station 65 – 5 Bolling Drive, Novato
• Ross Valley Fire Station 18 – 33 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross
• Ross Valley Fire Station 19 – 777 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo
• Ross Valley Fire Station 20 – 150 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo
• Ross Valley Fire Station 21 – 10 Park Road, Fairfax
• Southern Marin Fire Station 1 – 333 Johnson St., Sausalito
• Southern Marin Fire Station 4 – 304 Poplar St., Mill Valley
• Southern Marin Fire Station 9 – 308 Reed Blvd., Mill Valley
• Tiburon Fire Station 10 – 4301 Paradise Drive, Tiburon
• Tiburon Fire Station 11 – 1679 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
• San Rafael Fire Station 51 – 1051 C St., San Rafael
• San Rafael Fire Station 52 – 210 3rd St., San Rafael
• San Rafael Fire Station 53 – 30 Joseph Court, San Rafael
• San Rafael Fire Station 54 – 46 Castro Ave., San Rafael
• San Rafael Fire Station 55 – 955 Point San Pedro Road, San Rafael
• San Rafael Fire Station 56 – 650 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael

Sheriff's officials advised people who experience a medical emergency to visit their local hospital:

• Novato Community Hospital – 165 Rowland Way, Novato
• Kaiser Hospital – 99 Monticello, San Rafael
• Marin Health Medical Center (Marin General) – 250 Bon Air Road, Kentfield

Officials also encouraged residents to stay off the roads to reduce the risk of traffic collisions due to power outages at traffic lights and intersections throughout Marin.