Thousands In Santa Cruz County Within PSPS Boundaries

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — About 5,000 Santa Cruz County residents will likely lose power in a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. public safety power shutoff forecast to begin Wednesday night.

The power shutoff will likely begin from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, with full power restoration by 10 p.m. Friday. The power shutoff comes as a red flag warning is in effect, indicating the National Weather Service believes weather conditions are conducive to the spread of wildfire.

The following areas are set to be included in the power shutoff:

• Summit Area, from Castle Rock State Park to the upper Corralitos area
• upper San Lorenzo Valley, including parts of Boulder Creek

Santa Cruz County was initially told 6,000 households could be in the dark Wednesday night, though PG&E has since slightly scaled back the boundaries of the regions forecast to lose power in Santa Cruz County. The Davenport/Swanton Road areas are no longer included in the PSPS forecast.

Residents will be able to charge devices and medical equipment at the following locations from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. until power is restored:

• Unitarian Universal Fellowship (6401 Freedom Blvd., Aptos)
• St. Michael's Church (13005 Pine St., Boulder Creek)
• Highlands Park (8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond)
• Enterprise Technology Center (100 Enterprise Way, Scotts Valley)

A fifth center may be in the works, according to the county.

Santa Cruz County urges anyone who has medical equipment that depends on power but doesn't have a backup plan to contact the Central Coast Center for Independent Living here or at 831-757-2968. People may also get resources here.

Stay tuned to the county's updates on Twitter and Facebook.

See if your address is affected here.