PG&E schedules power shutoffs in parts of Bay Area

PG&E on Thursday started Public Safety Power Shutoffs in parts of three Bay Area counties as gusty winds pick up in those areas.

The utility said customers can expect the shutoffs to last through Saturday.

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Here are the counties and number of customers affected, with estimated shutoff timelines, according to PG&E:

Alameda County, 646 customers: Estimated shutoff start, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, with estimated restoration by 4 p.m. Saturday.
Contra Costa County, 274 customers: Estimated shutoff start, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, with estimated restoration at noon Saturday.
Santa Clara County, 48 customers: Estimated shutoff start, 10-11 a.m. Thursday, with estimated restoration at 10 a.m. Saturday.

PG&E has set up community resource centers in various locations for customers affected by the PSPS events. The utility said more possible power shutoffs could happen through the weekend.

Visit the PG&E's Outage Center for further details.