Possible PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoffs). Charge up those batteries, if you are in those windy areas.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/pge-shutoffs-napa-sonoma-22261178.php
"URGENT from APS: Public Safety Power Shutoff will begin at 9:00AM this morning in Doney Park, Timberline, Fernwood, Mormon Lake, Cosnino, Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon, Valle, and portions of the Grand Canyon National Park South and East rims. Inspections and restoration will begin as soon as weather conditions permit. Visit www.aps.com/psps for updates."
Bloomberg: “I Wouldn’t Want That Job”: The Meteorologists Who Help Decide When Utilities Cut Power
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A promoter of using #cash money has an article about that this last April as one of many reasons:
#powerout
#blackout
#wildfires
The power outs even goes by the abbreviation of
#psps
New estimated areas for PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoffs) in Colorado on Friday. As of 12/17/25 2208MT