Power Outages
Treasure Island residents continue to grapple with a persistent power outage crisis. Since 1997, they have endured more than 490 power outages, which translates to an outage every 2-3 weeks. Alarmingly, this rate is four times higher than the citywide average in San Francisco, highlighting a significant disparity in the frequency of power disruptions experienced by Treasure Island inhabitants.
“The safety and wellbeing of our residents and businesses is our first priority, and as a fundamental principle of good government, it’s our duty to deliver services San Franciscans expect and deserve,” said Mayor London Breed.
Click Here To View Current SFPUC CAC Board Resolution Demands
On July 25, 2017, under File Number: 170649, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Resolution Number R0307-17, available at https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/r0307-17.pdf, approving an emergency declaration by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 21.15(c), for the replacement of two generators that serve Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island to ensure power reliability in the event of a significant loss of grid power, at a total estimated cost of $1,660,050, demonstrating the capacity of the city to address critical infrastructure needs and underscoring the potential for further action to mitigate the ongoing power outage issues on these islands.
On May 03, 2023 Mayor London N. Breed joined City leaders to request information on recent power outages that created significant public health and safety risks, as well as economic disruption, in a letter sent today to Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) CEO, Patricia Poppe. Signed by Mayor Breed, Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, City Attorney David Chiu, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
This article discusses how city leaders recognized a single weekend of power outages as a catalyst for greater action, especially considering the ongoing situation on Treasure Island. For 25 years, the city-managed grid on Treasure Island has experienced frequent power disruptions. This situation prompts reflection on why such frequent outages, which are reportedly four times worse than those managed by PG&E, are deemed acceptable for a city-run grid. The comparison raises questions about the standards and expectations for utility services managed by the city versus those operated by PG&E.
To sign up for AlertSF and receive notifications about power outages and other emergencies:
1 Text your zip code (94130) for Treasure Island to 888-777. This will allow AlertSF to send notifications to your registered wireless device.
2 Alternatively, you can visit the AlertSF website at www.alertsf.org and register your email address and/or phone number to receive notifications via email or phone call.
3 Follow the instructions on the website or in the text message to complete the registration process and confirm your subscription to AlertSF.
4 Once you are registered, you will receive alerts regarding power outages, traffic disruptions, and other emergency situations in Treasure Island and the surrounding areas.
By signing up for AlertSF, you can stay informed and be prepared for power outages and other emergencies. It is important to note that this service is only available for residents and visitors of San Francisco, and may not be available in other areas.