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Re:PG&E turning off power to protect against fire has create... by mikestew on Wednesday October 30, 2019 @11:38AM (#21398899)
I'm assuming backup power is a diesel generator, though, right? My experience with long-term WA outages is that the diesel runs out in a few days, and no one comes to refill it.

Amateur radio license: if my wife can pass the test, anyone on HN ought to be able to.

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Re:PG&E turning off power to protect against fire has create... by dredmorbius on Wednesday October 30, 2019 @04:58PM (#21402635)
You'll want to have a refueling SLA on that generator.

The risk profile as of a month or so ago now includes short-notice extended multiple-day intentional power-outs from the utility service itself.

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