Thousands of San Diegans could be without power amid extreme heat wave
San Diego County residents face potential and ongoing power shutoffs as an extreme October heat wave, strong winds, and high fire danger combine to threaten the region. San Diego Gas & Electric warned that up to 35,006 customers across more than 30 communities, stretching from Ramona to Pauma Valley, could lose electricity. The utility began public safety power shutoffs starting Friday morning, with measures scheduled to run through Monday evening. Authorities advise residents to make emergency plans and prepare for prolonged high temperatures lasting through October 8.
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- ✓ San Diego Gas & Electric warned up to 35,006 customers from Ramona to Pauma Valley could lose power during the heat wave.
- ✓ Public safety power shutoffs in San Diego County are scheduled to run from 5 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Monday.
- ✓ More than 30 communities could be impacted by the utility shutoffs.
- ✓ Southern California Edison shut off power to 2,490 Santa Barbara-area customers.
What changed
San Diego Gas & Electric initiated public safety power shutoffs affecting multiple communities across the county.
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San Diego County Faces Power Shutoffs Amid Heat Wave
San Diego County residents face potential and ongoing power shutoffs as an extreme October heat wave, strong winds, and high fire danger combine to threaten the region. San Diego Gas & Electric warned that up to 35,006 customers across more than 30 communities, stretching from Ramona to Pauma Valley, could lose electricity. The utility began public safety power shutoffs starting Friday morning, with measures scheduled to run through Monday evening. Authorities advise residents to make emergency plans and prepare for prolonged high temperatures lasting through October 8.
Why it matters
Public safety power shutoffs are utilized by utilities during severe weather conditions to prevent electrical equipment from sparking wildfires during high winds. The current October heat wave is driving up energy demand while creating severe wildfire conditions across Southern California. Nearby, Southern California Edison also cut power to thousands of customers in the Santa Barbara area due to similar hazards.
What is confirmed
- San Diego Gas & Electric warned up to 35,006 customers from Ramona to Pauma Valley could lose power during the heat wave.
- Public safety power shutoffs in San Diego County are scheduled to run from 5 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Monday.
- More than 30 communities could be impacted by the utility shutoffs.
- Southern California Edison shut off power to 2,490 Santa Barbara-area customers.
Still unconfirmed
- The dangerous heat wave hitting San Diego County will persist through October 8.
What to watch next
- Updates from San Diego Gas & Electric on the final number of customers who lost power
- Weather service reports on whether high winds and extreme heat will subside after Monday evening
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (12)
- 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
- laist.com — It’s going to be a really hot October — and it’s going to last awhile
- Noozhawk — SoCal Edison Shuts Off Power to 2,490 Santa Barbara-Area Customers
- fox5sandiego.com — Thousands of San Diegans could be without power amid extreme heat wave
- Yahoo — California residents get warning of intentional SCE outage, ask why power lines still aren't underground
- 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 ...
- hoodline.com — SDG&E Shutoffs Threaten San Diego County During Heat Wave
- www.nbcsandiego.com — Heat wave brings possible power shutoffs to parts of San ...
- www.kpbs.org — SDG&E initiates power shutoffs amid extreme heat, Santa Ana ...
- www.sandiegouniontribune.com — Some San Diego communities warned of potential power shutoffs ...
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