The What Ifs... vs the inconvenience.

A prophylactic power outage, while inconvenient, is far better than the devastating alternative of a wildfire destroying an entire neighborhood. Temporarily shutting off electricity during extreme fire conditions can prevent downed lines or faulty equipment from sparking a blaze that spreads uncontrollably in dry, high-wind environments. The discomfort of losing power for a few hours or even a day—no lights, limited air conditioning, disrupted routines—pales in comparison to the permanent loss of homes, businesses, and irreplaceable personal belongings.

A preventive shutdown is a proactive, controlled decision rooted in risk management, not fear. It reflects a commitment to public safety over short-term convenience.

All of you complaining, it is great you still have computers to type on. They could have gone up in flames.