Powering Off for Wildfire Safety
When there are potentially dangerous weather conditions in fire-prone areas, we may need to call a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event. During these events, we will proactively turn off power in high fire risk areas to reduce the threat of wildfires. Turning off our customers’ power is not something we take lightly, but PSPS events are one of the ways we can better ensure the safety of the public, our customers and our employees.
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How do PSPS events work?
When forecasts indicate elevated weather conditions, we’ll begin assessing the potential impact to affected areas. We’ll analyze historical data to help predict the likelihood of a wildfire occurring, closely monitor weather watch alerts from the National Weather Service, and place incident responders on alert, if needed. Disclaimer: Erratic or sudden onset of conditions may impact our ability to provide advanced notice to customers.
First Notification: 2 Days Ahead
If weather conditions warrant a possible PSPS, we will notify potentially affected customers.
Second Notification: 1 Day Ahead
If weather conditions persist, we will notify impacted customers again.
Third Notification: Power Shutoff
When weather conditions confirm the decision to shut off power, we will send a notification to impacted customers.
Fourth Notification: After Restoring Power
After weather conditions return to safer levels, our field teams will check to make sure that power can be safely restored. We will send a notification telling impacted customers that power has been restored.
Other notifications may occur as needed to keep customers informed.
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4-7 Days Ahead
When forecasts indicate extreme fire conditions, SCE will begin predictive modeling to assess potential impact.
4 Days Ahead
SCE monitors fire weather watch alerts from the National Weather Service (NWS) and continues to refine predictive models. Incident responders are placed on alert.
2 Days Ahead
Extreme fire conditions forecasted. Coordinate with the emergency management community, first responders and local government first. Initiate customer notifications on possible PSPS.
First notification sent to customers
1 Day Ahead
Extreme fire conditions imminent; continue to coordinate with emergency management community, first responders, local government, and customers of possible PSPS.
Second notification sent to customers
During: Power Is Shut Off
Extreme fire conditions validated by field resources, notify the emergency management community, first responders, local government, and customers to power shutoff. Note that an erratic or sudden onset of conditions may impact our ability to provide advanced notice to customers.
Third notification sent to customers
After: Power Is Restored
Extreme fire conditions subside to safe levels; field resources perform inspections and patrols of equipment, then power is restored to affected communities; notification sent to impacted parties.
Fourth notification sent to customers
How can I find out if I live in a high fire risk area?
A PSPS event may be called if you live in an area that has been deemed as a high-fire threat area by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The CPUC has created maps to help you find out if you live in one of these affected areas.
How can I prepare for PSPS events?
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
定期的にご連絡を差し上げます。
- 4～7日先：警戒が必要な天気予報が出た場合、最大で1週間前から計画を始めます。7日間の天気予報については、当社の天気情報マップをご覧ください。
- 3日前：停電の可能性について、地方自治体や部族政府、緊急事態担当者、救急隊員、病院、その他の重要なインフラおよびサービス提供者に初期通知を送信します。私たちは公共安全パートナーポータルに事前情報を掲載し、影響を受ける地域とリソースを停電マップに表示します。
- 2日前：お客様に初期通知を送り、自治体や関係機関に更新された通知を送信します。
- 1日前：全てのお客様に更新されたタイミング情報を送信します。
- 0～4時間前: 可能な限り、停電の可能性をお知らせします。
- ご注意ください： 天候不順や突然の天候の変化により、お客様への事前のご案内ができない場合がございます。
安全遮断が進行中の場合、お客様は次の通知を受け取ることが予想されます。
- 停電：電力が停止した際にはお知らせいたします。
- 電力復旧の準備：現場クルーが電力線の点検を開始し、安全に電力を復旧できるかどうかを確認した際にお知らせします。
- 電力復旧: 電力が復旧した際にお知らせします。その時点で停電マップにお客様の復旧状況が反映されます。
- PSPSオールクリア：PSPSの対象外となった電線網についてもお知らせします。
ご注意ください： 特定の状況では、SCEがお客様に事前通知を提供できない場合があります。顧客に情報を提供するために、必要に応じて他の通知が行われることがあります。
We intend to notify affected customers approximately two days in advance of a potential power shutoff. This notification will be sent via email, text, or phone call. We may also send another notice to customers one day before a potential power shutoff. We will keep customers updated regularly on our website and social media channels. We will also notify affected customers when power has been restored. SCE customers can sign up for PSPS alerts in English and other available languages at sce.com/pspsalerts
カリフォルニア州の投資家所有の各公益事業体は、PSPSの発動時期とその実施方法を決定します。カリフォルニア州の三大電力会社は、カリフォルニア州公益事業委員会の指示に従い、異常気象時の山火事や停電の脅威に備え、すべてのカリフォルニア州民を準備させるために調整しています。この州全体の取り組みに関する詳しい情報はprepareforpowerdown.comでご覧いただけます。
強風と乾燥した地盤状態が相まって、山火事の脅威が高まる可能性があります。こうした風により植生やその他のものが送電線に吹き込まれ、発火し、重大な山火事を引き起こす可能性があります。このような状況では、お客様と地域社会の安全を守るために、電力供給を停止することがあります。SCEは、PSPSを宣言する前に、多くの要因や条件を考慮します。これには以下が含まれますが、これに限定されません。
- 強風
- 低湿度
- 燃料となりうる乾燥した植生
- 現地観察
- 電力インフラへの火災の脅威
- 公共安全のリスク
高火災リスク地域に住んでいるお客様は、PSPSを経験する可能性が高くなります。しかし、火災リスクの高い地域に住んでいないお客様も、電力網の相互接続性により影響を受ける可能性があります。SCEは、カリフォルニア州中部、沿岸部、南カリフォルニアの50,000平方マイルの地域で1,500万人に電力を供給する電線路を持っています。カリフォルニア州の全住民は、安全遮断などの緊急事態に備えて計画を立てる必要があります。