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
您可以定期收到我們的通知：
當進行安全停電時，您可預期會收到以下通知：
- 停電通知：我們會在電力被切斷時發送此通知。
- 準備恢復供電：我們會在現場工作人員開始檢查電線、確認是否可安全恢復供電時發送此通知。
- 電力恢復： 我們會在電力恢復時通知您，屆時我們的停電地圖也會顯示您所在區域的恢復狀態。
- PSPS 解除通知：我們也會告知哪些電路不再被列入公共安全停電 (PSPS) 的考量範圍。
請注意：某些情況可能會使 SCE 無法提前通知客戶。此外，我們也可能視情況發送其他通知，以隨時提供最新資訊。
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
每個加州投資者所擁有的公用事業都會決定何時呼叫 PSPS 以及如何實施。加州三大公用事業公司在加州公用事業委員會的指導下，進行協調，讓所有加州人做好應對極端天氣期間野火和停電威脅的準備。 在 prepareforpowerdown.com 查看有關此全州努力的更多信息。
強風加上乾燥的地面條件可能會加劇野火的威脅。相同的風力可能會導致植被或其他物體吹到電線上，並導致起火，進而可能引發嚴重的野火。在這些狀況下，我們可能會切斷客戶的電源，以確保您和所在社區的安全。SCE 在宣布公共安全電源關閉（PSPS）之前會考量多種因素和條件，包括但不限於：
- 強風
- 低濕度
- 可作為燃料的乾燥植被
- 實地觀察
- 火災對電力基礎建設的威脅
- 公共安全風險
居住在高火災風險地區的客戶較有可能經歷公共安全停電（PSPS）。然而，即使不住在高火災風險地區，也可能受到影響，因為電網是相互連接的。SCE 的電力電路網路為加州中部、沿海及南部地區的 1,500 萬人提供電力，覆蓋範圍達 50,000 平方英里。全加州的居民都有可能受到如安全斷電等緊急措施的影響，因此應事先擬定應變計畫以備不時之需。