The utility company warned customers they could shut off power anytime from 10 a.m. Monday to noon Friday after a red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service, reports NBC 7’s Audra Stafford.
The San Diego Gas & Electric Company has announced that about 117,500 customers are at risk of having their power shut off as a precaution to reduce the risk of a wildfire sparking due to a downed power line.
The utility company warned customers they could shut off power anytime from 10 a.m. Monday to noon Friday after a red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service, with Santa Ana winds expected to kick up this week.
Customers who are at risk of a shutoff were notified Saturday. So far, no Public Safety Power Shutoffs have been issued.
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Once weather conditions improve, crews will restore any power outages as quickly as possible, according to officials.
SDG&E has activated its Emergency Operations Center to monitor conditions 24/7, with personnel, pre-staged materials and equipment ready for response. When Community Resource Centers are activated for impacted areas, customers will be notified.
The utility advised that personal emergency plans should be used to keep family, pets and livestock safe. Officials also urged the public to report downed power lines by calling 911 or SGD&E's call center at 800-411-7343.
Additional information about unplanned power outages can be found at sdge.com/outage.
