Power Outages Persist in Bay Area Following Damaging Storm
Overview
Tens of thousands of residents in the Bay Area woke up Wednesday still facing power outages after a recent severe storm caused extensive damage to the region. The storm, commonly referred to as a “bomb cyclone,” resulted in the toppling of trees and power lines across the area.
Extent of Power Outages
As of 5 a.m. on February 7, an estimated 29,803 PG&E customers were left without power. The majority of affected customers were located in the North Bay, with the following distribution:
- San Francisco: 194 customers
- Peninsula: 6,135 customers
- North Bay: 16,252 customers
- East Bay: 312 customers
- South Bay: 6,910 customers
If you are a PG&E customer affected by the power outage, you may want to refer to the PG&E Outage Map for real-time updates and further information.
Storm Impact
This recent storm, caused by a combination of an atmospheric river and a bomb cyclone, brought strong wind gusts that resulted in substantial damage and subsequent power outages. The storm had made landfall early Sunday morning and lasted several days, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. At its peak, more than 200,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area were without power.
Utility Restoration Efforts
Despite the challenges presented by the storm, PG&E has been actively working to restore power to affected areas. The utility has already managed to restore power to over a million customers across California. However, as of now, efforts are still underway to bring the remaining affected Bay Area customers back online.
Conclusion
The Bay Area continues to grapple with power outages as a result of the recent severe storm. PG&E is diligently working to restore power to the affected customers, with a significant number already back online. Residents are encouraged to stay updated with the latest information through PG&E’s Outage Map.
