Laguna Beach Reminds Residents To Prepare For Possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs Monday January 20 2025.
SCE Public Safety Power Shutoffs extend thru Tuesday January 21 2025
City of Laguna Beach Reminds Residents to Prepare for Possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
Southern California Edison (SCE) issued at Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Warning on Sunday January 19 2025.
Increase Fire Risk Conditions on Monday January 20 2025 at 6:00am thru Tuesday January 21 2025 at 6:00pm. (See Map)
As elevated fire risks persist, Southern California Edison (SCE) may implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in certain areas, including the City of Laguna Beach.
These PSPS events are part of SCE’s proactive efforts to reduce wildfire risks during high-wind, dry conditions, and the City of Laguna Beach wants to ensure residents are prepared and informed.
PSPS events are designed to prevent wildfires started by power equipment by shutting off power to the lines when dangerous fire weather conditions are present.
Strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation increase the likelihood of wildfires, and powering down lines to eliminate the risk that active downed lines or wind-damaged power equipment would ignite a fire is one of the most effective ways to minimize risk in these conditions.
SCE uses real-time weather data physically at its equipment, along with circuit inspections, to determine whether a PSPS is necessary.
Residents can stay informed about potential outages and the status of power restoration by visiting the Southern California Edison website: http://www.sce.com/psps or calling 1-800-611-1911.
On the SCE site, residents can check whether their area may be impacted by a PSPS, view maps of affected areas, and find detailed information on outage restoration efforts.
How to Prepare for PSPS:
Advanced Preparation For PSPS
In advance of a PSPS, the City of Laguna Beach encourages residents to take the following precautions:
Create an Emergency Kit: Prepare an emergency kit with essentials such as water, non-perishable food, medications, a flashlight, fresh batteries, portable power chargers, and a first-aid kit.
Cell Phone Charging: Keep your cell phone charged and have a back-up battery-pack charger.
Evacuation Plan: Familiarize yourself with Laguna Beach evacuation routes and make sure everyone in your household is prepared to evacuate if necessary. http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/evacuation
Informational Sites
Laguna Beach City Alerts: To sign up for Nixle text 92651 to 888-777.
Laguna Beach City Alerts at AlertOC
SCE Public Safety Power Shutoffs Information Is Online
SCE Power Outage Map Is Online
Laguna Beach “Prepare For Possible Public Safety Power Shutoff Page
