What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff?

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is when an electric utility temporarily shuts off power for a period of time to reduce the risk of a wildfire caused by utility equipment. Dangerous fire weather conditions — which include strong winds, dry vegetation and low humidity — drive PSPS events. PSPS is necessary to save lives and protect communities. 

Losing power for any amount of time is a hardship. While it’s frustrating and inconvenient, safety must come first. Our mission is to keep the power on when it is safe to do so.

Current PSPS Status

Power shutoffs currently in effect or under consideration due to heightened wildfire risk:

Current Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Of SCE’s 5 million customers:2,912
Kern County2,229 customers
Los Angeles County335 customers
Mono County238 customers
San Bernardino County110 customers

Power Safety Shutoffs Being Considered

Of SCE’s 5 million customers:23,834
Inyo County481 customers
Kern County5,404 customers
Los Angeles County5,069 customers
Mono County1,500 customers
San Bernardino County2,534 customers
Santa Barbara County8,686 customers
Tulare County160 customers

Notes

  1. Field and weather conditions change regularly and there may be a delay in posting updates. Please check back for updates on recently affected areas.
  2. Customer counts are based on county circuits. If a circuit expands beyond one county, customers will be counted in each county, resulting in a potential overcount.