Public safety power shutoffs could be happening in San Benito County

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE OCTOBER 19 2022 AT 5:24 PM: KION has learned Monterey County is no longer on the list for public safety power outage.

ORGINAL STORY

PG&E announced on Wednesday afternoon that public safety power outages could be taking place in Monterey and San Benito Counties on Sunday Oct. 23 and Monday Oct. 24.

These shutoffs are usually done for wildfire prevention in these areas. Specific addresses, maps and shutoff details will be available two days before the proposed shutoffs could take place.

To view if your address is effected by the proposed public safety power shutoff click here.