Why are we performing this project?
As part of ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts, Southern California Edison is undergrounding overhead distribution lines in high fire risk areas to continue to reduce the threat of wildfires, particularly in communities where power lines have not been replaced with covered conductor. Undergrounding electrical systems enhances reliability during high winds and storms by shielding infrastructure from hazardous weather conditions. By placing power lines underground, the risk of outages and ignitions caused by vegetation, debris, or metallic balloons coming into contact with overhead lines is virtually eliminated. Additionally, underground systems reduce the likelihood of electrical faults that can lead to wire-down incidents. This approach is especially critical in areas where rapid evacuation during wildfires is challenging, providing an added layer of safety and resilience.
SCE is working to further reduce the threat of wildfire by burying power lines in high-risk areas. The targeted undergrounding effort will make the electrical system more reliable during extreme weather conditions by increasing protection from high winds, vegetation, and other hazards that could cause fires or power outages. We understand this work may impact you and we thank you for your understanding. For more information about SCE’s targeted undergrounding (TUG) program, visit sce.com/tug.
This project page will be updated and maintained throughout the life cycle of this project to keep you informed. For additional information on this project, you may contact us at sceprojects@sce.com. Please reference the name of this project in your email.
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