SCE.com Scheduled Maintenance
A scheduled maintenance will be in place from 10.00 p.m. on Dec. 13 to 6.00 a.m. on Dec. 14. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Under What Conditions Will SCE call a PSPS Event?
Priority
5
Topic
FAQ Answer
Strong winds combined with dry ground conditions can increase wildfire threat. These same winds can cause vegetation or other items to blow into power lines and could result in an ignition, possibly creating a significant wildfire. Under these situations, we may shut off power to customers to keep you and your community safe. SCE considers a number of factors and conditions before declaring a PSPS, including but are not limited to:
- High winds
- Low humidity
- Dry vegetation that could serve as fuel
- On-the-ground observations
- Fire threat to electric infrastructure
- Public-safety risk
Smartling languages
0
How Will I Be Notified about a PSPS Event?
Priority
3
Topic
FAQ Answer
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
Smartling languages
0
Food Safety
Perishable foods in your refrigerator and freezer may not be safe to consume after an electric outage, depending on the length of the outage and outdoor temperatures. There are steps you can take steps to make sure your food is still safe to eat once the fridge is running again.
Generator Safety
A backup power source can keep you up and running during a power outage. However, generators can be dangerous to you and our crews if connected or used improperly. Every year people die in portable-generator-related accidents. Before using a generator, you must consult an electrician to determine the proper equipment and safe set-up for your residence or business.
Protect Your Electronics & Appliances
Electronics and appliances can be vulnerable to an outage. Follow these simple procedures to help keep you safe and protect them from damage.
Outage Tips
Preparation is the key to staying safe and comfortable during a power outage. Planning ahead is the best way to ensure everyone’s safety until power is restored.
Rotating Outage
A rotating outage is a brief, controlled power outage mandated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to protect the integrity of the statewide electric system during times of critically high usage. These outages are enacted by California’s publicly owned utilities, including SCE, to ease demand on the overall electric supply and prevent wider, longer power outages. Rotating outages alternate evenly throughout the service territory to ensure no neighborhood is inconvenienced more than any other and typically last about one hour.
Major Outages
Current major power outage information.
Energy Savings Assistance Program
The Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program offers income-qualified homeowners and renters the opportunity to receive energy-saving home improvements, such as a heat pump water heater replacement, or energy-efficient appliances, such as a new refrigerator, clothes washer, or dishwasher replacement, and more. If you qualify, we will cover the cost, including installation by an authorized contractor.