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A power outage in both Bay Point and Concord has knocked out power to nearly 20,000 people according to PG&E.
PG&E says the outage in Concord began just before 9:00 am and knocked out power to 18,685 with an estimated restoration of 12:00 pm. Overall, Concord had 9 outages impacting 18,718 customers.
In Bay Point/Pittsburg, PG&E says 1,915 customers were without power with no estimate on when power will be restored. The outage began around 9:00 am. Overall, there were 6 outages impacting 1,920 customers. When the outage first began, 5,268 customers were impacted.
UPDATE:
- By 10:48 am, Bay Point had reduced the number of impacted to 835 customers. Concord had no change in the outage.
UPDATE
- Power has now been restored.
Here are some tips for PG&E customers in case outages do occur:
- Treat all downed power lines as if they are energized and extremely dangerous. Keep yourself and others away from them. Call 911, and then notify PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
- During a power outage, use battery-operated flashlights instead of candles due to the risk of fire. If you must use candles, keep them away from drapes, lamp shades and small children and never leave them unattended.
- Unplug major appliances during a power outage to prevent possible damage when the power is turned back on. Keep a light on to let you know when power is restored.
- If you have a generator, inform PG&E and do not use it unless it is installed safely and properly. If it is not, you risk damaging your property and endangering yourself and PG&E line workers who may be working on nearby power lines. Information on the safe installation of generators can be found on their website at www.pge.com/generator.
