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File #: 260035    Version: 1 Name: Hearing - Widespread Power Outages Affecting San Francisco Neighborhoods
Type: Hearing Status: Pending Committee Action
Introduced: 1/6/2026 In control: Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Hearing to discuss the cause(s), escalation, response, and impacts of the widespread power outages that began on December 20, 2025, and which have disproportionately affected residents and small businesses in the Richmond, Sunset, Presidio, Civic Center, South of Market (SOMA), and other San Francisco neighborhoods, to understand how a localized substation incident escalated to affect nearly one-third of the City; to assess communication failures and gaps in emergency response protocols; to evaluate economic impacts on small businesses and hardships faced by seniors, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable residents; to discuss and understand the remedies, claims processes and support being provided to affected residents and businesses; and requesting the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to report.
Sponsors: Alan Wong, Bilal Mahmood, Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Myrna Melgar, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
Attachments: 1. FYI Referral 011326, 2. Public Correspondence
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