East Bay
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Wildfire Season in Northern California: Preparing for Power Shutoffs
Power transmission lines in Northern California. During periods of extreme wildfire risk, PG&E may implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to reduce the risk of power lines igniting wildfires. When the mild days of spring are over and the hot days of summer begin to creep in, Cynthia Martinez, a Hayward senior who lives alone near the Hayward Hills, starts to sweat for more than one reason. If the discomfort of hot weather isn’t enough, the idea of possible wildfires and impending power outages turns up the heat on her anxiety.