Summary:
- PG&E, a major utility company in California, has announced plans to implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to prevent wildfires during high-risk weather conditions.
- The PSPS involves temporarily turning off electricity to certain areas to reduce the risk of power lines causing fires, which has become a growing concern in California due to climate change and drought conditions.
- The article outlines the criteria PG&E uses to determine when to implement a PSPS, including factors like wind speeds, humidity levels, and forecasted weather conditions, as well as the steps the company takes to notify and assist affected customers during these shutoffs.