Please consider unplugging-not just turning off-computers, TV’s and other electronics tonight.
PG&E has started that large areas of California should expect an extended pre-emptive power outage starting as early as midnight tonight. Power may be off for up to several days.
I recommend that you consider the following steps:
Turn off computers before midnight tonight. Computers don’t like to have the power turned off suddenly and may suffer damage to equipment and data.
If there is a power outage consider
unplugging-not just turning off-computers your electronics during the outage.
When power is restored there are often power surges and power sags. Both surges and dips can damage or destroy your electronics and data.
If your equipment is unplugged, it cannot be damaged.
Please note that I recommend you unplug your equipment even if you have a surge protector or battery backup, as strong surges can go right through these devices.
To check if your address is likely to be affected, please check PG& E’s website.
Hopefully the outages will not occur and you and yours will be well and safe.
All the best,
Edward