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Power Outages

Hey fellow power outage victims! It sounds like we're almost in the clear from the threatening Diablo winds. It can be VERY frustrating to experience a loss of power at your home or business. We, at Barber Insurance, sure as heck appreciate to be without power if it means we can remain safe from wildfire.

In case you need an update on current conditions, see PG&E's handy outage map here!

Via PG&E and CNN:

PG&E has started restoring power to some areas in Northern California while severe weather conditions threaten central and southern parts of the state.

Approximately 126,000 customers had power restored by 6 a.m. today, according to a press release from PG&E.

The utility company says the Bay Area has not yet been given the all-clear, as weather conditions are expected to remain dangerous until at least midday.

"After the weather has passed and it is safe to do so, our crews will work to visually inspect each mile of the impacted power lines to ensure they are free from damage and safe to energize,” a statement on PG&E’s website reads.

"We faced a choice between hardship or safety, and we chose safety. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and the hardship, but we stand by the decision because the safety of our customers and communities must come first," Michael Lewis, Senior Vice President, Electric Operations for PG&E, said.

There are still approximately 600,000 customers without power as a result of the shutdown.

There were no reported fires related to PG&E equipment in the areas affected.