While patrolling and restoration efforts have begun in some areas where weather conditions have improved, some San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers continue to remain without power due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) initiated in response to dry vegetation, critically low humidity and powerful Santa Ana winds. An up-to-date list of impacted communities can be found at sdge.com/ready.
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January 14, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.
In response to ongoing extreme weather conditions that include dry vegetation, critically low humidity and powerful Santa Ana winds, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) continues to implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in certain communities. These proactive safety measures are designed to reduce the risk of wildfires and protect public safety during periods of heightened fire danger. Because of the dynamic weather situation and extended wind forecast, customers are urged to be prepared for the possibility of prolonged or more than one PSPS. An up-to-date list of impacted communities can be found at sdge.com/ready.
For full press release click HERE.
January 14, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.
Due to a new round of Santa Ana winds and elevated fire weather conditions impacting our region this week, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in certain communities to help reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety. An up-to-date list of impacted communities can be found at sdge.com/ready.
SDG&E’s Emergency Operations Center is monitoring the high winds and severe wildfire conditions around the clock and will continue to de-energize equipment for safety as conditions warrant. Safety is our top priority, and power will be restored when conditions improve and no longer pose a threat to our customers.
For full press release click HERE.
January 13, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.
After successfully restoring power on Friday to all customers affected by the previous round of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), a new round of Santa Ana winds is forecasted to return to the region tonight. San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) began notifying 54,937 customers over the weekend that it may have to turn off power to reduce wildfire risk. Customers should continue to be prepared for prolonged high winds through potentially Thursday of this week. The extreme dry conditions in conjunction with the winds have contributed to this prolonged and dynamic event.
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January 10, 2025 - 6:06 p.m.
Due to another round of forecasted Santa Ana winds in parts of Southern California, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for San Diego Valleys and Mountains beginning Monday at 4:00 p.m. through Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., and a Red Flag Warning (currently in effect) for Inland Orange County lasting through Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
In response, SDG&E’s Emergency Operations Center continues to remain activated and fully staffed with key personnel to monitor weather conditions throughout the duration of the event, especially the wind speeds in the high fire risk areas of the county.
New Round of Santa Ana Winds
After successfully restoring power on Friday (1/10/25) to all customers affected by the previous round of PSPS, a new round of Santa Ana winds is forecasted to return to the region tomorrow (Monday) night, resulting in the potential for additional PSPS. SDG&E has proactively notified approximately 54,937 customers that it may need to initiate Public Safety Power Shutoffs as early as Monday overnight as a measure of last resort to reduce wildfire risk. These notifications were made via outbound dialer calls, text messages, and emails.
SDG&E urges all customers to remain prepared for potential future shutoffs as these weather conditions persist.
Elevated Wildfire Conditions
Our region is experiencing elevated wildfire conditions and the driest start to the rainy season in San Diego County in the past 174 years. Initiating a PSPS is a last resort measure that is necessary to protect the community from wildfire risks, which include critically low vegetation moisture, low humidity levels, and widespread wind gusts exceeding 60-70 mph.
SDG&E’s meteorology team is closely monitoring weather conditions circuit by circuit in communities that are at risk of safety power shutoffs. SDG&E will only turn off power in targeted areas when weather conditions warrant doing so.
Stay Informed and Prepared
Up-to-date information on locations that may be potentially affected can be found at sdge.com/ready.
Everyone is encouraged to sign up to receive alerts from SDG&E at sdge.com/notifications and download the free Alerts by SDG&E app on Google Play or the App Store to get real-time updates and notifications about potential public safety power shutoffs.
Customers should be aware of the potential for downed power lines due to the winds. Never touch a downed power line and assume that all electrical lines are energized all the time. Call 9-1-1 or SDG&E to report a downed power line.
Today, San Diego Gas & Electric restored power to all customers affected by this week’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Despite the restorations, unprecedented and prolonged dry conditions continue. SDG&E encourages customers to remain prepared with the potential for future shutoffs in the coming days.
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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.
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January 10, 2025 - 7:00 a.m.
After restoring power to all customers impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) on Thursday afternoon, SDG&E implemented additional de-energizations late Thursday into early Friday due to the return of strong Santa Ana winds.
Santa Ana winds are expected to continue in the coming days, and SDG&E encourages everyone to remain prepared. This week marks the driest start to the rainy season in San Diego County in the past 174 years.
For full press release click HERE.
January 9, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.
As a result of improving weather conditions in some areas, SDG&E has mobilized its field workforce to begin patrolling power lines and equipment impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in order to restore power to customers in certain communities.
Patrolling and inspecting power lines are the first steps in the restoration process after a PSPS. 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.
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January 8, 2025 - 1:00 p.m.
This week marks the driest start to the rainy season in San Diego County in 174 years. As a result of these dry conditions and Santa Ana winds, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) continues to implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in certain communities to help reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety. Because of the extended wind forecast, customers may experience prolonged or more than one PSPS.
For the full press release click HERE.
January 7, 2025 - 9:25 p.m.
Due to elevated fire weather conditions and Santa Ana winds, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in certain communities to help reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety. An up-to-date list of impacted communities can be found at sdge.com/ready.
SDG&E’s Emergency Operations Center is monitoring the high winds and severe wildfire conditions around the clock and will continue to de-energize equipment for safety as conditions warrant. Safety is our top priority, and power will be restored when conditions improve and no longer pose a threat to our customers.
For the full press release click HERE.
January 6, 2025 - 2:33 p.m.
Due to extreme fire weather conditions and forecasted Santa Ana winds, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) has notified 64,866 customers that it may have to turn off power to reduce wildfire risk as early as Tuesday. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are approved by state regulators as an important safety tool of last resort to mitigate fire risk during dangerous weather conditions.
This week marks the driest start to the rainy season in San Diego County in 174 years. As a result of these dry conditions and expected Santa Ana winds, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Orange and San Diego Counties beginning Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night. SDG&E’s meteorology team is closely monitoring weather conditions.
For the full press release click HERE.
January 6, 2025 - 10:27 a.m.
Due to forecasted Santa Ana winds in parts of Southern California, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch and High Wind Watch for San Diego Valleys and Mountains and southern Orange County beginning Tuesday evening lasting through Thursday.
In response, SDG&E has activated its Emergency Operations Center and staffed it with key personnel to monitor weather conditions throughout the duration of the event, especially the wind speeds in the high fire risk areas of the county. SDG&E has proactively notified approximately 64,860 customers that it may need to initiate Public Safety Power Shutoffs as early as Tuesday evening as a measure of last resort to reduce wildfire risk.
For more information, please visit sdge.com/ready.