Community Crew Vehicles and Community Resource Centers are staffed and supporting customers during today’s Public Safety Power Shutoff. Visit https://t.co/wo6v2jRG35 to find out where we are.
Santa Ana winds have begun over the higher terrain in Ventura and LA County. So far, the strongest winds have been over the LA Co Mountains where Magic Mtn Truck Trail gusted to 62 mph. #socal#SantaAnawinds#CAwind#LAwind
For more wind gusts:
https://t.co/tM72O9rkuA
High winds are expected in certain SoCal communities. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind.
🚗 Drive safe and watch for loose debris or downed wires while driving.
⚡ Keep a flashlight handy to use during an outage.
☎️ If you see a downed wire, stay indoors and call 911.
Latest wind projections for Wed - Fri, generally strongest during the day on #Thanksgiving Thursday. Use this map to help make the go no-go decision on moving feasts indoors. High fire danger will exist as well, so be extra careful with anything that can spark a fire. #cawx
Did you know that Smishing (SMS phishing) is a relatively new scam that attempts to trick you into giving scammers information via a text or SMS message? SCE will not text you unless you have signed up for a specific notification service or for emergency notifications.
The “America the Beautiful” initiative embraces locally led efforts to conserve and restore 30% of our lands and waters by 2030. Conserving habitats like wetlands, forests and coral reefs will not only help wildlife, but also bolster climate resilience and access to nature.
If the fear of being stuck on the roadside with a dead electric vehicle battery is preventing you from considering an EV, watch the third episode of our video series “EVs: Fact vs. Fiction.” https://t.co/cPyBFeWyM7
Edison International volunteers recently helped clean up the San Gabriel River, which was part of the company's $350,000 funding for the National Forest Foundation this year. https://t.co/T7BCIvLpcO
If you see a damaged power line, dial 911.
While patrolling the area during a PSPS event, we discovered a damaged pole. Though there was no #PSPS shutoff in the area and the damage to the pole did not cause an outage, field crews will be replacing the pole, once safety allows.
Were you aware that the Tehachapi Energy Storage Project was launched as a two-year project to demonstrate the performance of lithium-ion batteries used to store power from hundreds of wind turbines under real-world conditions? https://t.co/WI4xaZrhEf
Here's a link to the peak wind gusts over the last 12 hours across our slice of #SoCal:
https://t.co/te8O8tSs0r
Winds will slowly diminish into the afternoon hours. #CAwx
Due to weather events, Public Safety Power Shutoffs are under consideration for some communities in SoCal from Friday evening until Saturday.
Currently, no customers are without power due to PSPS. Find out which areas are under consideration. https://t.co/wo6v2jR8dx
No matter where we are, we need to stay safe around electricity. 🔌⚡ Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 10 AM-12 PM to learn the basics of #electricalsafety for your small business and home. 👉 Sign up today for this free webinar: https://t.co/WdxbzQRZQ6
Read how more than 50 seismic stations are spread throughout SCE's service area as part of the Southern California Seismic Network. These stations contribute to both the real-time earthquake monitoring system and the ShakeAlert early warning system. https://t.co/y2JQPBkwIz
It's Utility Scams Awareness Day. Did you know that SCE does not send solar representatives to your home and doesn't ask them to call you? Check out more tips below to stay safe and #StopScams.
Be cautious of falling trees and power outages today due to the gusty #SantaAnaWinds in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. This image was due to overnight gusts of 40-55 mph on the Oxnard Plain. Winds will slowly decrease through the day. #CAwx#LAweather
Stay on top of your budget with SCE’s Budget Assistant. This tool helps you compare your next month’s bill projection to your spending goals, tracks your costs in real-time, and keeps you in the loop with text, phone or email alerts. Get it free, here. https://t.co/KU8WboBKJW
Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when high wind conditions are expected.
🚗 Drive safe and watch for loose debris or downed wires while driving.
⚡ Always assume a downed wire is energized.
☎️ If you see a downed wire, stay indoors and call 911.