What Is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and How Do You Prepare? A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is when a utility turns off power on purpose to lower wildfire risk. Learn how much warning utilities say they give, why power can stay off for days, and how to prepare your home before the next shutoff. Read more Posted on November 9, 2026November 5, 2026 by Rona Sabatin — Leave a comment