PG&E and Southern California Edison power cuts: Here is how to survive a blackout. :
More than 2 million residents in California could lose power this weekend as Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison shut down parts of the electrical grid in an effort to prevent brush fires amid heavy winds. But a lack of power can lead to frantic moments when the time to evacuate comes. The American Red Cross recommends creating an evacuation plan for your home and having an emergency preparedness kit for any situation — including unexpected power outages.