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== gpt-5-2 ==
=== User: Rolling blackouts ===
Rolling blackouts
Have been reported in Farmersville and Exeter ca

=== Assistant: Yes — reports of rolling blackouts controlled power outages in and around Farmersville and Exeter, CA are consistent wi… ===
Yes — reports of rolling blackouts (controlled power outages) in and around Farmersville and Exeter, CA are consistent with what residents are currently experiencing. These are intentional, short-term outages utilities implement when electricity demand exceeds available supply or the grid is under stress. EcoFlow<ref>{{cite web|title=EcoFlow|url=https://www.ecoflow.com/us/blog/why-california-has-rolling-blackouts|publisher=ecoflow.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>

===== 🔌 What’s Happening =====

Rolling blackouts (also called rotating outages) occur when the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) declares an energy emergency due to high statewide demand or low supply. To prevent a larger, uncontrolled grid failure, CAISO directs utilities to shed load by shutting off power in selected areas in a rotating pattern for short periods (often about an hour). EcoFlow<ref>{{cite web|title=EcoFlow|url=https://www.ecoflow.com/us/blog/why-california-has-rolling-blackouts|publisher=ecoflow.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>

===== 📉 Why It Happens =====

Common causes include:
* High electricity demand — especially during peak usage times (late afternoon/evening). EcoFlow<ref>{{cite web|title=EcoFlow|url=https://www.ecoflow.com/us/blog/why-california-has-rolling-blackouts|publisher=ecoflow.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>
* Strain on the statewide grid when supply can’t meet demand. EcoFlow<ref>{{cite web|title=EcoFlow|url=https://www.ecoflow.com/us/blog/why-california-has-rolling-blackouts|publisher=ecoflow.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>
* Energy emergency declarations (Stage 3) by CAISO to protect grid reliability. NBC Los Angeles<ref>{{cite web|title=NBC Los Angeles|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-news/what-to-know-about-flex-alerts-and-rotating-power-outages-in-california/3767808/|publisher=NBC Los Angeles|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>

These outages are planned as a last-resort measure to avoid broader system failures. EcoFlow<ref>{{cite web|title=EcoFlow|url=https://www.ecoflow.com/us/blog/why-california-has-rolling-blackouts|publisher=ecoflow.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>

===== ⏱️ What to Expect =====
* Outages usually last around an hour but can vary slightly depending on the utility. SCE<ref>{{cite web|title=SCE|url=https://www.sce.com/outages-safety/outage-preparedness/outage-types/rotating-outage|publisher=sce.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>
* Areas are rotated so that no single neighborhood is disproportionately affected. SCE<ref>{{cite web|title=SCE|url=https://www.sce.com/outages-safety/outage-preparedness/outage-types/rotating-outage|publisher=sce.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>
* Utilities may notify customers ahead of time if possible, but sometimes grid conditions change quickly. PG&E<ref>{{cite web|title=PG&E|url=https://www.pge.com/en/outages-and-safety/outage-preparedness-and-support/understanding-electric-outages/rotating-outages.html|publisher=pge.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>

===== 🔍 How to Check Local Status =====

To get current outage info and expected restoration times for your exact address, contact or check the outage center of your utility (e.g., PG&E if that’s your provider). PG&E<ref>{{cite web|title=PG&E|url=https://www.pge.com/outagecenter|publisher=pge.com|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>

If you’d like, I can look up the live outage status for Farmersville and Exeter from official utility sources—just let me know your utility provider (PG&E, SCE, etc.).

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