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.
Check for PSPS in Your Area
See if your neighborhood is experiencing or is under consideration for PSPS.
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: | 0 |
No counties/customers currently experiencing shutoffs.
Power Safety Shutoffs Being Considered
| Of SCE’s 5 million customers: | 0 |
No counties/customers currently under consideration for power shutoffs.
Notes
- Field and weather conditions change regularly and there may be a delay in posting updates. Please check back for updates on recently affected areas.
- 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.
