Public Safety Power Shutoff Information
Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are used to reduce the risk of wildfires by shutting off power to areas at high risk. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued guidelines to improve PSPS communication and customer impact.
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Santa Ana winds occur when there is high pressure to the east, in the Great Basin, and a low-pressure system off the coast. Air masses move from high pressure to low pressure, and the more extreme the difference in the pressure, the faster the winds blow.
Southern California Edison considers the need for Public Safety Power Shutoffs when weather and fire experts forecast dangerous conditions, including strong winds and dry vegetation. Combined, these conditions create the risk that flying debris or other damage to wires and equipment could cause a fire with the potential to spread rapidly and threaten communities.
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As the severity and frequency of wildfires in California continues to grow, the state’s utilities, including Southern California Edison, have implemented Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to reduce the risk of electrical infrastructure igniting a significant wildfire.
Educating customers and providing resources to be prepared in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff or any power outage is important to PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E.