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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Red flag warning in effect; SDG&E begins power shutoffs as Santa Ana winds continue
What to KnowA red flag warning and wind advisory will be in effect until at least 6 p.m. Wednesday for inland valleys and mountain areasSan Diego Gas & Electric has begun public safety power shutoffs.
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