Brace for Impact: Strong Winds Threaten Power Outages and Road Hazards
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Generator Safety Essentials for Winter Power Outages
Cal Fire🌟 Stay Warm, Stay Safe, and Use Generators Wisely! 🌟
Generators can be lifesavers during power outages but using them safely is key to avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning and other risks. Follow these important tips to protect your household and support the crews working...
Bear Fire Explodes South of Loyalton- Prompts Evacuations and Power Outages
The region is waking up to yet another rapidly growing wildfire. The Bear Fire has exploded to around 1200 acres threatening the community of Sierra Brooks just South of Loyalton as of the latest update from the Tahoe National Forest.The blaze which began around...
Delta reportedly seeking potential damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft after global IT outages
(NEW YORK) -- Delta Air Lines has reportedly hired a prominent law firm to help the Atlanta-based carrier pursue potential damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft following the global tech outages that caused a slew of internal computer issues and prompted thousands of canceled flights...
PSREC Prepares for Planned Outages
Plumas Sierra Rural Electric is warning of planned outages for several locations beginning today and again on Friday.The outages are in cooperation with PG&E who will be conducting work in the area.If you live in Beckwourth, Chilcoot, Sierraville, Herlong, Milford, and Leavitt you will...
Impacts Still Being Felt from Weekend Blizzard- School Delays and Closures, Power Outages, Travel Disruptions
Severe weather over the weekend left hundreds without power, and many are still in the dark this morning. Plumas Sierra Rural Electric (PSREC) reports small, localized outages in its service territory, with repair crews actively addressing the issues. However, the utility emphasizes the need...
Heatwave Raise Concerns for Weather Related Outages
With triple-digit heat expected to grip the region this weekend, power outages are in the forefront of many minds, though LMUD says otherwise. Last year the area saw significant flex alerts calling on homes to reduce energy use. Yet, those on the Lassen Municipal...
Avoid Outages this Valentine’s Day, Tie Down Mylar Balloons
You may be gifting your Valentine balloons today, but electric companies hope you won’t.The holiday of love sees more metallic, or mylar, balloons sold than any other holiday. This is the time of year when PG&E and LMUD see an uptick in outages caused...
More Snow, Rock Slides, and Power Outages on MLK Holiday
A slick start to your morning, though, with schools and many offices closed for the MLK holiday, not many cars will be on the roads impacting your commute. Overnight snow has dusted the streets of Susanville and the mountain highways; light snow is expected...
New Snowfall Causes Series of Outages Across Lassen
Eight hundred homes were without power early this morning due to the snow. Lassen Municipal Utility crews responded at 2:30 this morning in the Johnstonville area, with additional isolated outages occurring in the Gold Run, Honey Girl, and Becks Loop areas around 3 am.As...
