During SDG&E power shutoffs, why do some areas have no electricity but others nearby still do?
During adverse weather conditions, backcountry areas are prone to have electricity cut because they are often located in or around wind corridors. For example, Sill Hill in the Cleveland National Forest is a location where SDG&E’s network of 222 weather stations reports wind speeds of 70 mph and higher when Santa Anas blow through.
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.
Shutoffs Continue for Some SDG&E Customers with Crews Set to Assess Conditions at Sunrise
Around 2,600 people in San Diego County remained without power Wednesday afternoon as part of ongoing public safety power shutoffs.
Power outage map: See where in the Coachella Valley area has no power, faces power shutoffs
Thousands of Southern California Edison customers in Riverside County are experiencing power shutoffs as fires and winds trouble Southern California.
Potential power shutoffs loom with new round of Santa Anas
San Diego Gas & Electric is warning of possible power shutoffs this week as a new round of Santa Ana winds whip through the region.
SDG&E to Continue Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Parts of County
"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,
No heat, no water, no school: In rural San Diego County, power shutoffs pose their own public safety risks
Utility officials say shutoffs are a necessary, last-resort measure to help prevent devastating wildfires, but they don’t come without impacts to residents, schools and businesses.
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,
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.
Power shutoffs amid red flag conditions
Tens of thousands of Southern California Edison customers are without power due to the dangerous red flag conditions, and more shutoffs could be coming to prevent any new wildfires.
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Thousands of LA County residents remain without power amid Santa Ana winds, wildfires
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