SoCal Edison Considers Power Shutoff for Parts of Santa Barbara South Coast

Southern California Edison (SoCal Edison) is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff in parts of Santa Barbara County as soon as 12:00 pm on Monday, June 16 through 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18.

The areas include huge swaths of the coastline and foothills from Jalama to Naples, most communities off Highway 154 and Painted Cave, large sections of the Goleta foothills, sections of San Roque, Hope Ranch, Hidden Valley, Upper State Street, Santa Barbara’s Westside, Riviera, and Eucalyptus Hill.

SoCalEdison stated this would affect 11,543 customers in Santa Barbara County.

Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) is tool electrical companies started enacting to prevent wildfires in high risk areas. The companies may temporarily shut off power to neighborhoods during dangerous weather conditions to prevent the electric system from becoming a source of ignition.

“These safety shutoffs are a measure of last resort for keeping you and your community safe,” said SoCal Edison.

SoCal Edison states they base PSPS decisions on data gathered from fire scientists and meteorologists forecasting dangerous wildfire conditions, and on real-time information from their crews in the field.

For more info, call Southern California Edison at 800-611-1911 or visit sce.com