Tag: power outage
Airports Are Silently Facing Closures And Flight Cancellations Due To Growing Wildfires in California
The wildfires raging across California have disrupted everyday life for millions of citizens, ranging from simply having power to losing their entire home. But one area often overlooked are airports and aircraft. Wildfires pose a big threat to them and...
Governor Newsom Calls For PG&E To Give Money To Every Blackout Victim
PG&E is facing governmental pressure today to provide millions of dollars of restitution for its customers affected by last weekend’s planned blackout. In a letter to PG&E CEO Bill Johnson, Governor Gavin Newsom demanded $100 in either rebates or credit for...
No Power And Little Patience: How The Power Shutoffs Are Testing The Elderly In Northern California
All this week across Northern California a power shutoff has been in place to prevent wildfires. Dry conditions and windy conditions are the perfect fire starter if a line goes down, and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) didn’t want to...