Public Safety Shutoffs Continue for 2,600 SDG&E Customers in San Diego County
Around 2,600 people in San Diego County remained without power Wednesday afternoon as part of ongoing public safety power shutoffs.
Public safety power shutoffs will continue amid extreme fire risk, SDG&E says
"Public Safety Power Shutoffs are approved by state regulators as an important safety tool of last resort to mitigate fire risk during dangerous weather conditions," SDG&E said. A map of current power outages can be found at sdge.com/outages. Officials said to never approach damaged infrastructure or downed power lines.
Red Flag Warning San Diego | List of public safety power shutoffs, school closures
SDG&E shut off power last week to thousands of San Diego customers as Santa Ana Winds blew through Southern California. The conditions led to multiple wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.
SDG&E Patrols Have Begun in Localized Areas; Some Customers Remain Impacted by Safety Shutoffs
While patrolling and restoration efforts have begun in some areas where weather conditions have improved, some San Diego Gas & Electric customers continue to remain without power due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs initiated in response to dry vegetation,
SDG&E warns thousands of potential public safety power shutoffs
Tens of thousands of San Diego Gas & Electric customers could lose electricity later this week due to public safety power shutoffs during another bout of potentially dangerous Santa Ana winds.
SDG&E Implements Public Safety Power Shutoffs Amid High Wind Speeds and Elevated Wildfire Risk
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) initiated additional Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) late Thursday into early Friday in response to the return of strong Santa Ana winds
Power Restored for All After Latest Round of Public Safety Shutdowns Due to Winds
After restoring electricity on Thursday afternoon to all customers in rural areas impacted by public safety shutoffs, strong Santa Ana winds overnight forced San Diego Gas & Electric to turn off the power again.
SDG&E shuts off power to nearly 900 customers as Santa Ana winds pick up
San Diego Gas & Electric shut off power to nearly 900 customers early Tuesday to help reduce the chances of triggering wildfires as the latest Santa Ana windstorm moved through parts of San Diego County.
SDG&E warns customers of possible power shutoffs amid fire weather conditions
Nearly 60,000 SDG&E customers in numerous parts of the county are being warned to prepare for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs with a Red Flag Warning taking effect Monday afternoon.
SDG&E Begins Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Some Areas
"Due to a new round of Santa Ana winds and elevated fire weather conditions impacting our region this week, San Diego Gas & Electric has initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs in certain communities to help reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety,
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