Sounds to me like a practice-run for Y2K. Max Inux wrote:

Well, we are going on hour 4 now, most of the power is back. One group of 2-4 employees caused it they say. This was admitted 3 hours later, and then they knew 15 minutes after it happens.. typical. They expect to be back on by this afternoon

On the Shell Building at 8:30AM

"Building closed, no power. Power will not be restored for 6-8 hours."

I wonder how they knew. The estimate is probably about right too, wierd.

The mission village sub-station has been re-oppened, and most peoples power is now being revived. Funny how 2-4 people not following procedure were able to shut down 4 substations. Looks like PG&E have lots of work ahead to find out the cause/effect of this type action.

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