PG&E on Recent Storm: ‘We Have Not Seen This Many Fallen Trees, Causing Power Outages in More Than 15 Years’
“The last time Northern California had storms of this magnitude was back in 2016, our last relatively wet water year in recent years.”
Crews Working to Address 8,000+ PG&E Customers Across the Emerald Triangle Without Power
“We are seeing very difficult and hazardous conditions due to downed trees and snow. We are seeing many downed trees that damaged electrical equipment, creating power outages, and blocking roads and creating access issues.”
Thousands of Mendocino County Residents Without Power This Morning in the Wake of the Winter Storm
It is important to note that though major highways are deemed passable, Mendocino County’s rural roads are not monitored by officials and can be unpassable due to snow currently. Mendocino County: please list any currently unpassable roads in the comments. This is one of those arenas only our rural knowledge can speak to.
[UPDATE: Power Restored] Round Valley Goes Dark: Over 1,000 Customers Lose Power as Temperatures Hit Freezing
The Pacific Gas and Electric Power Outage Map indicates crews are currently investigating the cause of the outage and have yet to provide an estimated time of restoration.
Fort Bragg’s Waterlines Will Be Flushed Next Week for ‘Routine and Preventative’ Maintenance
“During this time, you may see water running down the street and customers may experience decreased water pressure or discoloration within the household.”
[UPDATE: Lights Are Back!]Power Outage in Ukiah’s Westside
Ukiah residents: did you lose power? If you did, where are you located approximately? Help MendoFever map this evening’s power outage.
PG&E Expands Wildfire Cameras in Mendocino, Humboldt, and Lake Counties While Experimenting with Fire Detecting Artificial Intelligence
“We are using every new tool and technology at our disposal to improve situational awareness and intelligence to help mitigate and prevent wildfires, including this new AI capability.”
Wild Turkeys Cause Brief Power Outages on Thanksgiving and Subsequent Days Near Ukiah
“It is the time of year in which we do see more turkey activity and birds flying into lines.”
City of Ukiah Starts New Utility Bill Assistance Program for Low/Moderate Income Residents
“We are now 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, but the economic impacts, especially for our lower income households, will be felt for a very long time. This program is an important lifeline for those residents,” stated Mayor Orozco.
Hopland Boil Water Notice Merely Precautionary, Water District Manager Explains, And Subsequent Tests Have Proven Water Bacteria Free
Walker explained that on Friday Hopland’s main water supply well had “mechanical motor issues” requiring repair and immediate use of the standby source or “Hopland was going to run out of water.”
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