On October 27, 2019, the Governor of California signed a Proclamation of a State of Emergency for the historic wind event occuring in California.  This Proclamation ordered the Air Resources Board to exercise maximum discretion and streamline permitting with regard to importing generators into California and use of generators within the state.

Download the Proclamation:

Please contact the District at (530) 634-7659 ext 201 if you plan on installing a temporary or permanent generator so that we may assist you with any permiting, notification, or registration requirements.

For general information on installing generators in Yuba or Sutter county, please refer to this Compliance Assistance Advisory:

The Generator Advisory was prepared prior to the emergency declaration.  If you have questions about the Advisory please contact the District at (530) 634-7659 ext 201.

 Other information that may be useful during this event:

Emergency Backup Power Options - Residential

Form 40 - Notification of Operation in an Emergency Event 

Information on Notification of Operation in an Emergency Event

General information on the Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP)

Information on Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)