In San Mateo County, PG&E said it will proactively turn off power to 1,005 addresses beginning at 1 a.m. tonight due to a forecast of high winds and fire danger, according to county officials.
PG&E could halt this Public Safety Power Shutoff event should there be an unexpected change in the weather forecast, the county added.
The impacted addresses encompasses portions of Woodside, La Honda and surrounding unincorporated San Mateo County and include 23 medical baseline customers.
Re-energization of the power lines will begin noon Thursday and power should resume shortly thereafter, according the county.
PG&E also warned that a possible second event may occur this weekend due to weather conditions.
Residents wanting to find out if their address will be impacted can visit https://psps.ss.pge.com
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