https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/10/13/public-safety-power-shutoff-to-affect-thousands-in-bay-area/ > SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is poised to shut off power to 54,000-plus customers, including thousands in the Bay Area, to reduce the risk of sparking new wildfires amid hot, dry and windy conditions Wednesday, the utility said. > The public safety power shutoff, or PSPS, would affect customers in targeted portions of 24 counties. The decision to call a PSPS will be made Wednesday, said Mark Quinlan, senior director of emergency preparedness and response for PG&E.