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Oakland, CA — On Saturday, October 19, The Oakland Fire Department will host a remembrance ceremony to reflect on the diverse experiences from the 1991 firestorm and highlight how various communities …

Dry, windy conditions in East Bay Hills have delayed PG&E’s start of restoration efforts

About 48,000 Oakland Residents and Businesses Impacted

PG&E’s power shutoff schedule remains in place, with the shutoff in Oakland slated to begin at 8 pm. It may take up to two hours for the process to be completed.

PG&E just informed the City of Oakland that its de-energize schedule has changed due to changing weather conditions.

October 9, 2019 --10 a.m. update from the City of Oakland on the PG&E Public Safety Planned Shutoff

PG&E has announced that due to forecasted strong, dry, gusty winds and extreme fire danger, it plans to proactively turn off power and implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). PG&E has notified Alameda County that the anticipated power shutoff will begin at 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, not 12 midnight tonight as originally announced.

Due to conditions that lead to wildfire risk PG&E confirmed they will turn off power after midnight. PG&E has released what regions and cities could be impacted, including the Oakland hills. We realize this is concerning to many of our constituents and we are working closely with the City, PG&E, and the Oakland Fire Department to ensure Oakland residents are safe and prepared.

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019. I will host a Community Engagement Meeting with residents of the Allendale neighborhood to discuss and share ideas for a new tot lot at the Allendale Recreation Center. Oakland Public Works staff will present conceptual designs, provide interactive workshops, and answer questions pertaining to the tot lot. The deadline for residents to complete a hard copy or online survey is September 28th.