Liberty said power has been restored to its customers who spent the day without power due to a PSPS.
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Due to extreme weather conditions that increase the risk of a potential wildfire, a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) may be implemented for Markleeville, Woodfords, Desolation Hotel (Hope Valley), Topaz, Coleville, and Walker customers on or about Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at about 2 a.m., and may last more than 24 hours. Customers are encouraged to visit the Liberty Community Resource Centers from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. at the Woodfords Community Center, 96 Washoe Blvd, Markleeville, Calif., or at the Walker Community Center, 442 Mule Deer Drive, Walker, Calif., if they are unable to secure necessary alternative power.
A PSPS is a safety procedure utilized by electric utilities to proactively turn off power when and where conditions present an increased wildfire risk. The practice of de-energization is supported by the California Public Utilities Commission as a safety best practice.
How to Prepare for a PSPS
Below are resources in multiple languages to help you understand, prepare for, and endure a PSPS event. Here is the website with PSPS information in multiple languages.