Tens of Thousands in Northern California Without Power After Winter Storm

Widespread Outages:: Over 57,000 customers across California were without power as of Tuesday evening, with significant impacts in Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Solano, and Santa Cruz counties.

Cause of Outages:: Downed trees and damaged power lines are the primary cause of the outages, with crews responding to numerous incidents throughout the day.

Restoration Efforts:: PG&E is working to restore power to affected areas, but restoration times vary. While some customers may see power restored quickly, others may face extended outages.

Santa Cruz County Impact:: Nearly 2,000 customers in Santa Cruz County, primarily in the Aptos area, are without power due to a tree falling on a power line.

Nevada County:: Initially saw around 4,000 to 5,000 customers without power, with crews focusing on areas south, east, and northeast of Nevada City. A downed power pole near Quaker Hill Road in Nevada City also posed a hazard.

Tuolumne County:: Several outages were reported, including one affecting 246 customers near Arnold and another impacting 45 customers between Big Hill and Cedar Ridge. Restoration efforts are underway, with estimated restoration times provided for some areas.

Santa Cruz County:: A tree falling on a power line in Aptos left nearly 2,000 customers without power. PG&E is evaluating the damage and working to restore power, but a timeline is currently unknown.

Emergency Alerts:: Sign up for CalAlerts emergency notifications for your county to receive timely updates on outages and other critical information.

Stay Informed:: Monitor local news and weather reports for the latest information on the storm and power outage situation.

Prepare for Outages:: Visit Ready.gov&ref=yanuki.com for tips on preparing for power outages, including creating an emergency kit and developing a communication plan.

Q: How can I track power outages in my area?

Q: How can I prepare for a power outage?

Q: What should I do if I see a downed power line?

The winter storm has caused widespread power outages across Northern California, impacting tens of thousands of customers.

Downed trees and damaged power lines are the primary cause of the outages.

PG&E is working to restore power to affected areas, but restoration times vary.

It is essential to stay informed about the situation and take steps to prepare for potential outages.

Sign up for emergency alerts, monitor local news, and create an emergency kit to stay safe during the storm.