One critical tool we use to prevent wildfires is the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), in which we may temporarily shut off power to your neighborhood during dangerous weather conditions to prevent our electric system from becoming a source of ignition.

3 days ago · Learn about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), planned outages that help prevent wildfires and keep you safe.

Utilities may temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric infrastructure. This action is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the Region Southern California is experiencing atmospheric weather changes due to La Niña conditions which equate to less precipitation resulting in dry landscapes that lead to excess plant fuel for wildfires.

Jan 7, 2025 · Public safety power shutoffs are aimed at mitigating threats, often in areas where its equipment could be at high risk of sparking a wildfire.

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a risk mitigation option where power is shut off to a targeted area for a limited duration when wildfire risks are extremely high.

Utilities may temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric infrastructure. This action is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

May 3, 2023 · The Public Safety Power Shutoff Map displays the frequency and duration of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) outages in California by aggregating and visualizing data from the State’s six investor-owned utilities.

Our Public Safety Power Shutoff plan helps us prevent wildfires and keep our communities safe. If extreme weather conditions threaten our ability to safely operate the electrical grid, we will turn off power to help protect public safety. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS. Our emergency line is available 24 hours a day.

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.