SDG&E begins power shutoffs amid extreme heat, Santa Ana winds
San Diego Gas and Electric initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs affecting thousands of customers across more than 30 communities as an extreme heat wave and Santa Ana winds brought severe wildfire conditions to San Diego County. The utility began de-energizing equipment from Friday morning through Monday evening. High temperatures and exceptionally high demand also prompted requests for power conservation. Schools in the Ramona area closed on Friday due to the outages and weather conditions. By Sunday morning, the utility issued an all-clear notice as winds subsided and conditions improved, ending the active shutoff risk.
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- ✓ San Diego Gas & Electric began Public Safety Power Shutoffs due to extreme heat and Santa Ana winds.
- ✓ The potential shutoffs could impact more than 30 communities from 5 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Monday.
- ✓ Schools in the Ramona area were closed on Friday.
- ✓ San Diego Gas & Electric issued an all-clear on October 4, stating that customers are no longer at risk for Public Safety Power Shutoffs as winds subsided.
What changed
San Diego Gas & Electric issued an all-clear after winds subsided, halting further de-energizations.
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San Diego Gas & Electric De-energizes Lines Amid Heat Wave and Santa Ana Winds
San Diego Gas and Electric initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs affecting thousands of customers across more than 30 communities as an extreme heat wave and Santa Ana winds brought severe wildfire conditions to San Diego County. The utility began de-energizing equipment from Friday morning through Monday evening. High temperatures and exceptionally high demand also prompted requests for power conservation. Schools in the Ramona area closed on Friday due to the outages and weather conditions. By Sunday morning, the utility issued an all-clear notice as winds subsided and conditions improved, ending the active shutoff risk.
Why it matters
Public Safety Power Shutoffs are preventative measures utilized by utilities to prevent electrical equipment from sparking wildfires during severe weather events. The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and strong Santa Ana winds heavily elevates wildfire threats across Southern California. Regional infrastructure faces immense stress during these periods due to soaring power demand driven by air conditioning use.
What is confirmed
- San Diego Gas & Electric began Public Safety Power Shutoffs due to extreme heat and Santa Ana winds.
- The potential shutoffs could impact more than 30 communities from 5 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Monday.
- Schools in the Ramona area were closed on Friday.
- San Diego Gas & Electric issued an all-clear on October 4, stating that customers are no longer at risk for Public Safety Power Shutoffs as winds subsided.
What to watch next
- Updates on power restoration for customers who lost service during the shutoffs
- Utility reports on total customer impact and equipment damage
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (13)
- San Diego County News Center — Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as County Expands Safety Measures and Prepares for Possible Power Shutoffs
- NBC 7 San Diego — Heat wave brings possible power shutoffs to parts of San Diego County. Here's where
- fox5sandiego.com — Thousands of San Diegans could be without power amid extreme heat wave
- fox5sandiego.com — SDG&E begins power shutoffs amid extreme heat, Santa Ana winds
- Times of San Diego — SDG&E power shutoffs start; could affect thousands of customers as temperatures soar
- 10News.com — Thousands without power amid extreme heat, schools closed in Ramona area on Friday
- 10News.com — SDG&E prepares for public safety power shutoffs as extreme heat and strong winds threaten San Diego County
- www.10news.com — SDG&E prepares for public safety power shutoffs amid extreme heat
- timesofsandiego.com — SDG&E power shutoffs begin; could affect thousands during ...
- www.kpbs.org — SDG&E initiates power shutoffs amid extreme heat, Santa Ana ...
- www.10news.com — SDG&E asks customers to conserve power as extreme heat leads to 'exceptionally high' demand
- sdgetoday.com — SDG&E Initiates Public Safety Power Shutoffs Amid Extreme Heat
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