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While this wave of Santa Ana winds has died down, SDG&E has mobilized its field workforce to patrol power lines and equipment impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in order to restore power to customers.

SDG&E field employees continued to patrol and inspect power lines on foot and by air to restore power to the customers who were impacted by PSPS as of Friday afternoon. Santa Ana winds are expected to continue in the coming days, and SDG&E encourages everyone to remain prepared for the possibility of additional PSPS. This week marks the driest start to the rainy season in San Diego County in the past 174 years.

Patrolling and inspecting power lines are the first steps in the restoration process after a PSPS. Restoring power to customers can be a lengthy process. Although inspections are underway, it can be difficult to predict how long an inspection may take, given the varied length of each power line, the terrain and whether aerial inspections are required. If damage is found, repairs must be made before power can be restored safely. For more information on the restoration process, click here.
 

Community Resource Centers remain open for impacted communities until power has been fully restored. These Centers are open to the public and equipped with resources including Wi-Fi, and phone and medical device charging. Community Resource Center locations and hours can be found at sdge.com/ready. 
 

SDG&E crews are working as quickly as safety allows. As SDG&E works to restore power, customers may see power restored in some areas while their location remains without power. This occurs because different parts of a neighborhood may be on different circuits, and not all circuits are restored at the same time. Customers can find the latest information on the estimated restoration times on SDG&E’s outage map, and additional resources about PSPS at sdge.com/ready.    

About SDG&E 
SDG&E is an innovative energy delivery company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by increasing energy delivered from low or zero-carbon sources; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; and investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region's infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a recognized leader in its industry and community, as demonstrated by being named Corporate Partner of the Year at the San Diego Business Journal’s Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards and receiving PA Consulting's ReliabilityOne® Award for Outstanding Reliability Performance for 18 consecutive years. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading North American energy infrastructure company. For more information, visit SDGEtoday.com or connect with SDG&E on social media @SDGE.