California Cities and towns without electricity for 5-7 days

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ecf 6y ago ↗

So instead of properly maintaining their infrastructure, they just completely shut down when their job becomes tough?

I can’t wait to get out of this state.

Something similar happens to prevent long-term, widespread blackouts on summer days. These usually last hours.

But 7 days? That's tough to justify to the public.

I understand why they feel it's necessary, and maybe it is necessary. But there has to be a better way.

If this actually happens, it will be great for Tesla and other companies that produce home solar + batteries.

Sure - but this isn't the answer for everyone.

junar 6y ago ↗

PG&E has a map of potentially affected areas. Seems like many of the areas affected are less densely populated.

In Soviet California, forest fire prevent you!

California Cities and towns without electricity for 5-7 days (twitter.com)