Nearly 4,000 Customers Without Power in SE Bakersfield: PG&E

Power Outage Impacts Residents in Southeast Bakersfield

A power outage has affected nearly 4,000 customers in southeast Bakersfield, according to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The outage began at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, and is affecting an area bounded by Panama Lane to the north, White Lane to the south, Union Avenue to the west, and Roberts Lane to the east.

Cause of Power Outage Under Investigation

PG&E crews are currently investigating the cause of the outage and working to restore power as quickly as possible. The company has not yet provided an estimated time of restoration.

PG&E urges customers to stay away from downed power lines and report them to the company immediately. Customers can report outages and downed power lines by calling PG&E's customer service line at 1-800-743-5000.

Stay Informed

For the latest updates on the power outage, customers can visit PG&E's website at pge.com or follow the company on social media @PGE4Me.

Additional Information

PG&E offers a number of resources to help customers stay safe and informed during power outages, including:

• A mobile app that provides outage updates and allows customers to report outages
• An outage map that shows the location and extent of outages
• A customer service line that is available 24/7

Customers can also sign up for PG&E's outage alerts to receive notifications about outages in their area.

Conclusion

The power outage in southeast Bakersfield is a reminder of the importance of having a plan in place for when the power goes out. PG&E is working to restore power as quickly as possible, but customers should be prepared to be without power for an extended period of time.