Utility workers from Pacific Gas & Electric clear a fallen tree, which took down some power lines next to Bella Vista Elementary School in Oakland earlier this month.
While the storms were severe across the state, McCann said Davis did not see unprecedented winds or flooding, adding to his concerns about the grid’s reliability. For years, “hardening” the power grid has been the go-to solution for utilities — burying wires, strengthening and replacing poles, adding backup generators or replacing older equipment — but some electric grid experts said those efforts are often limited by time and money.
“At one point, more than 400,000 were without electricity, the vast majority in Northern California. For some, getting power back was a days-long ordeal.”
California Hills turn Bright Green after drought breaking rainfall! Wildlife rejoices.