UPDATE: Over 7,000 SDG&E customers without power as fire threat persists
SDGE's website indicates as many as 58,000 customers could be without power due to the public safety power shutoff.
SDG&E begins power shutoffs ahead of Red Flag Warning
San Diego Gas & Electric began public safety power shutoffs Tuesday as San Diego County braces for a Santa Ana wind event and Red Flag Warning.
Thousands of SDG&E Customers May Lose Power Amid Extreme Fire Weather
San Diego Gas & Electric has notified customers that it may have to turn off power to reduce wildfire risk due to extreme fire weather conditions and forecasted Santa Ana winds.
SDG&E warns of potential power shutoffs amid wildfire risks
SDG&E reported that up to 64,866 customers could lose power this week in San Diego and Orange counties due to heightened wildfire risks, with the region experiencing the driest start to the rainy season in 174 years. Several school districts announced they would be closed due to high winds and the potential power outages.
SDG&E URGES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS STARTING TUESDAY
If SDG&E implements a PSPS for public safety, it will open Community Resource Centers to support impacted customers. Given the potential for extended power outages, SDG&E encourages customers to be prepared. Outage preparedness tips can be found at sdge.com/outage-center; safety guidelines for generator use can be found at sdge.com/generator.
SDG&E Cuts Power to More Than 1,200 Customers, Urges Continued Preparedness
San Diego Gas & Electric began Public Safety Power Shutoffs Tuesday to reduce wildfire risk for more than 1,200 customers, prompted by Santa Ana winds and low humidity throughout Southern California.
Around 9,000 SDG&E customers without power as high winds continue
Nearly 9,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers were without power Wednesday afternoon due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs, with more than 69,000 others at risk of being shut off due to weather conditions.
SDG&E customers remain on alert for power shutoffs as fire risk continues
More than 69,000 San Diego Gas and Electric customers have been warned about potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) over the next few days.
SDG&E Continues Public Safety Power Shutoffs Amidst Extreme Weather
San Diego Gas & Electric has announced that it will continue to shut off power in certain communities through the afternoon of Jan. 10 in order to reduce wildfire risk, with the potential to affect more than 50,
LIST: San Diego County communities under or at risk of power shutoffs
Over 7,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers were reported to have their power shut off Wednesday morning as the region remains under a Red Flag Warning due to Santa Ana winds.
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10News Wake Up Call: Red flag warning extended in San Diego, LA fires still uncontained
San Diego is still under a severe fire threat as Santa Ana winds whip across the county. A High Wind Warning has been extended for inland neighborhoods like Alpine, where wind gusts could reach 75 mph ...
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Power restored to all SDG&E customers after Red Flag Warning
The power outages were due to public safety power shutoffs that started on Monday to prevent the risk of wildfires during a Red Flag Warning. “The last three days brought our region extreme ...
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Resources Available: Red Flag Warning and Potential Power Shutoffs
Yesterday, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning until 6 pm Thursday, January 9. for parts of Orange and San Diego Counties. This week marks the driest start to San Diego County's ...
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Strong winds expected in San Diego County mid-week
A high wind watch will be in effect from Tuesday evening to late Wednesday for county mountains and valleys, according to the ...