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All factors that are giving Napa resident Scott Frykman flashbacks of past fires. PG&E attributes this PSPS to changing weather conditions and a dry offshore wind event. "We've seen a lot of activity from them a lot of more proactive behavior," said Scott Frykman, Napa resident. RELATED: What to do right now to prep for a planned power outage In Napa over 1,200 customers will be impacted. On this map PG&E highlights the 10 counties impacted by the power shut off.Ībout 7,100 customers will lose power starting as early as 5 a.m. This one had a few branches that were not touching but they were over the wire," said Payne. Two of Payne's trees were close to power lines. The California Public Utilities Commission requires PG&E to maintain at least a 4 feet clearance between their power lines and trees. to prepare for more frequent power shutoffs this fire season "Just thinking, 'Oh Goodness is that time of the year again,' it's a little tense," said Lonnie Payne, Napa resident.Ī month ago Payne says PG&E contractors cleared the power lines in his neighborhood. It's fire season and PG&E is starting public safety power shutoffs in the North Bay overnight. PG&E expects to have power restored to them by 6 p.m. Some East Bay residents were also impacted. "Many customers have already been restored in the North Bay," PG&E said. The utility issued a statement, saying in part, "Now that severe weather has passed in some locations, PG&E's meteorology team has given the "all clear" signal, indicating that PG&E crews can safely patrol the electric system in locations where it was de-energized for the PSPS event for wind and debris-caused damage to make sure it is safe to turn the power back on."Īffected customers in Glenn, Napa, Solano, Tehama and Yolo counties have been given the "all-clear" signal. (KGO) - PG&E says it is restoring power to North Bay residents impacted by the Planned Safety Power Shutoffs.