A suburban neighborhood without power during a winter storm. The biggest threat from a power outage, of course, is the lack ...

With rain and high winds moving into the Valley Tuesday, Northern California utility companies are gearing up. Both PG&E and SMUD prepare by maintaining their equipment and managing vegetation. “That ...

For a potential outage — and any ... sources are much safer. Candles are a fire hazard. Unplug things that aren’t plugged into surge protectors. When the power comes back on, you don’t ...

be cautious not to place too many candles close together, as this can create a fire hazard. Always position them safely and away from flammable materials. There are no significant power outages in ...