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What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff?>
The threat of wildfires in California is real and growing. With one-quarter of SCE’s service area in high-risk fire areas, keeping our communities safe by preventing wildfires is a top priority.
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. These safety shutoffs are a measure of last resort for keeping you and your community safe.
Visit our Outage Map to see if power in your neighborhood is shut off due to a PSPS or is under consideration for one.
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A Tool of Last Resort
We base PSPS decisions on data gathered from fire scientists and meteorologists forecasting dangerous wildfire conditions, and on real-time information from our crews in the field. We understand that a PSPS event can create hardships for affected customers, and the decision to shut off power is never taken lightly.
Experiencing a Public Safety Power Shutoff? Check the status and details of your outage on our Outage Map.
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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.
Preparing for a PSPS Event
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A PSPS event will last as long as the dangerous fire weather conditions persist. When weather improves, we will inspect our lines for damage before restoring power. This typically takes up to eight hours but could take longer if we need daylight for safe inspections. The most recent information on estimated restoration ranges may always be found on the Outage Map.
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What To Do?
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Whether you are a residential or business customer, there are steps you can take if you lose power for an extended time during a PSPS outage.
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Preparation for Residential Customers
Preparation for Business Customers
- Keep important telephone numbers near your home’s main phone (fire department, paramedics, police, hospital, doctors, relatives, neighbors).
- Place flashlights in handy locations, like near the home phone.
- Install surge protectors to safeguard valuable electronics like computers and home entertainment systems. Be sure they are properly rated for your electronics.
- Get acquainted with your home’s utility boxes (electricity, water, and gas), learn how to turn them off, and keep the tools handy.
- Make sure your water heater is braced, anchored, or strapped in compliance with California law.
- Learn to manually open your home’s automatic garage door or gate when power is out.
- Gather loved ones periodically to review the family safety plan, including how you’ll address the needs of infants, the elderly, people with disabilities, and pets.
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- Conduct employee awareness training to educate staff on the safest response before, during, and after an event.
- Learn how to override or manually operate security gates.
- Develop a business continuity plan that defines employee roles and responsibilities during an electric outage.
- Create a list of critical equipment that must be turned off during an outage to prevent damage.
- Try to keep mobile devices fully charged at all times.
- Familiarize yourself with your office’s utility boxes (electricity, water, and gas) and how to turn them off; keep the proper tools to do so handy.
- Identify an off-site meeting area in case you need to evacuate.
- If you plan to operate an emergency generator during any outage, please call us at 1-800-990-7788 to let us know. This helps us protect our employees from possible electrical back feed.
- If you have a portable gas generator, identify an outdoor location where you can safely use it in a power outage – never use it indoors.
- If you do not have a generator, consider renting a portable one, if needed. (Please note that we cannot reimburse you for this cost.)
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Common Questions about PSPS Events
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You can expect to hear from us at regular intervals:
- 4-7 days ahead: When we see extreme weather forecasts, we begin planning up to a week in advance. Please consult our weather awareness map for a seven-day weather forecast.
- 3 days ahead: We send initial notifications about possible a power shutoff to local and tribal governments, emergency officials, first responders, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure and service providers. We post advance information to the Public Safety Partner portal and show affected areas and resources on the Outage Map.
- 2 days ahead: We send initial notifications to customers, and notification updates to local governments and agencies.
- 1 day ahead: We send updated timing information to all customers.
- 0-4 hours ahead: Whenever possible we send notifications that power is likely to be shut off.
- Please note: Erratic or sudden onset of weather conditions may affect our ability to provide advance notice to customers.
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Once a safety shutoff is in progress, you can expect to receive these notifications:
- Power shutoff: We’ll inform you when power has been shut off.
- Preparing to Restore Power: We will let you know when field crews have begun to inspect our lines to determine whether it is safe to restore power.
- Power restoration: We’ll inform you when power has been restored, at which time our Outage Map will reflect your all-clear status.
- PSPS all-clear: We’ll also inform you about which circuits are no longer being considered for PSPS
Please note: Certain situations may prevent SCE from providing advance notice to customers. Other notifications may occur as needed to keep customers informed.
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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
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Each of California’s investor-owned utilities determines when a PSPS is called and how it will be implemented. California’s three largest such utilities, at the direction of the California Public Utilities Commission, coordinate to prepare all Californians for the threat of wildfires and power outages during times of extreme weather. Find more information about this statewide effort at prepareforpowerdown.com.
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Strong winds combined with dry ground conditions can increase wildfire threat. These same winds can cause vegetation or other items to blow into power lines and could result in an ignition, possibly creating a significant wildfire. Under these situations, we may shut off power to customers to keep you and your community safe. SCE considers a number of factors and conditions before declaring a PSPS, including but are not limited to:
- High winds
- Low humidity
- Dry vegetation that could serve as fuel
- On-the-ground observations
- Fire threat to electric infrastructure
- Public-safety risk
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Customers who live in high fire risk areas are more likely to experience a PSPS. However, customers who do not live in high-fire-risk areas may also be affected because of how the electrical grid is interconnected. SCE has a network of circuits providing power to 15 million people within a 50,000-square-mile area of central, coastal, and Southern California. Anyone in California could be affected by emergency events such as safety shutoffs and needs to be prepared with a plan.
SCE customers should update their contact information and sign up for PSPS alerts at sce.com/pspsalerts.
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Supporting PSPS Pages
Weather and other factors influence PSPS decisions and may change where, and for how long, customers are affected. SCE provides tools and resources for insight into the factors that could trigger a PSPS event, as well as for learning about what we’re doing to prevent wildfires.
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View current weather conditions, red flag warnings, and other wildfire-related weather threats.
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Stay informed about developing weather trends with our seven-day outlook.
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Wildfire Prevention Efforts>
Learn how we’re helping to prevent wildfires before they happen, better predict when a wildfire may occur, and respond quickly if one starts.
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Customer Resources and Support
Our top priority during a power outage is your safety and that of our crews. Follow the link below for programs and services that can help you prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff.
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FAQs
How long do psps last? ›
A PSPS event will last as long as the dangerous fire weather conditions persist. When weather improves, we will inspect our lines for damage before restoring power. This typically takes up to eight hours but could take longer if we need daylight for safe inspections.
How do I find out if PG&E will shut off my power? ›Public Safety Power Shutoff notifications
This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff. When possible in advance of an outage, we will send notifications to the phone and email contacts we have on file. Update your contact information nowOpens in new Window. or call 1-866-743-6589 during normal business hours.
How long will my outage last? How often will it happen? If your block is called, you'll experience an outage of typically 1-2 hours. Once your outage is over, your block shouldn't be shut off for a rotating outage again until all the other blocks in PG&E's service territory have been called.
Why does PGE shut off power? ›High winds can bring tree branches and debris into contact with energized lines, damage equipment and ignite a wildfire. As a result, we may need to turn off power during severe weather to help prevent wildfires. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Will PSP Come Back? ›According to Sony, it is unlikely that it will pursue portable gaming again.
Is PSP still active? ›You'll still be able to purchase and play PSP content that is available on the PS3 and PS Vita stores. However, you'll no longer be able to make purchases via the in-game store for PSP content. As of June 28th 2021*, users on PlayStation Vita will no longer be able to use the messaging service.
Is PG&E shutting off power for non payment 2022? ›The utility announced Friday it won't disconnect service from customers greatly past due on their bills, despite the expiration of a California pandemic moratorium.
How long can fridge be without power? ›If the doors stay closed, food will stay safe for up to: 4 hours in a refrigerator. 48 hours in a full freezer; 24 hours in a half-full freezer.
What counties will PG&E shut off power? ›Sunday's potential shutoff could include parts of 11 counties: Butte, Colusa, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tehama and Yolo.
Can I shower with no power? ›Using your plumbing during a power outage is completely safe. Obviously, if you are worried about electrical surges or other rare occurrences then you shouldn't take the risk for a hot shower. Your safety comes first during a power outage which is why it is important to have flashlights ready for just such an occasion.
Can I flush toilet if power is out? ›
The short answer: it depends. If your home has a gravity-fed waste removal system, you shouldn't experience any toilet-related plumbing issues. These systems do not rely on electricity and instead use the natural force of gravity to move waste downward through the piping and out into the sewer.
Can PG&E shut off my power for non payment? ›The 15-Day notice that you are at risk of shut off will appear on your monthly bill. Your bill will show the due date payment must be received to avoid disconnection. If the bill remains unpaid, a 48-hour notice is issued prior to the expiration date reminding you that payment needs to be made as soon as possible.
Why are they shutting off power in California? ›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) or “de-energization.” Looking for information on power outages? Visit our Power Outage Maps page.
How long does it take for PG&E to turn on power? ›PG&E will restore electric service within 24 hours, unless the cause is absolutely beyond our control, or we will automatically credit your account $30 for each 24-hour period you are without service.
Why are California utilities using blackouts? ›Avoiding Wildfires
Besides insufficient power supply, rolling blackouts are enforced for public safety. Electricity providers shut down the grid to protect power lines against destructive wildfires during hot, dry days.
Unsurprisingly, a new PSP isn't coming out in 2022, and fans of the old PlayStation Portable shouldn't expect a new handheld console from Sony anytime soon.
Why the PSP Go failed? ›But why did it flop? "It was a flop because it wasn't sufficiently differentiated from the PSP-3000 to justify the much higher price," Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter told Eurogamer. "There's not a lot to say about PSPgo. The feature set was cool, but not cool enough.
When was the last PSP made? ›| Original model (PSP-1000) | |
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| Introductory price | US$249.99 |
| Discontinued | NA: January 2014 JP: June 2014 PAL: December 2014 |
| Units sold | 80–82 million |
| Media | UMD (except PSP Go), digital distribution (except PSP-E1000) |
With the discontinuation of the online support, one of the major selling points of the PSP was lost and the popular games lost core components. Sales for the PSP peaked in 2008, reaching 14.05 million units sold. Sales quickly started dropping, falling to 9,92 million in 2009 and down to 7.52 million in 2010.
Is PSP Cancelled? ›Sony has announced that their portable gaming device, PSP, will be discontinued worldwide this year. Sony has announced that its first portable gaming device, the PlayStation Portable (PSP), will no longer be produced and shipped.
What happen to the PSP? ›
The mere idea of playing high-end games like Killzone: Liberation or Gran Turismo on a portable handheld console was like a dream come true back then. The PSP-1000 and the last version PSP Street – both got discontinued after the holiday season of 2014.
Why did PSP Go Fail? ›But why did it flop? "It was a flop because it wasn't sufficiently differentiated from the PSP-3000 to justify the much higher price," Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter told Eurogamer. "There's not a lot to say about PSPgo. The feature set was cool, but not cool enough.
When did PSP shut down? ›"When the PlayStation Store for PlayStation Portable (PSP) was previously closed in 2016, you were still able to perform searches and make in-game purchases. Starting July 6th, 2021, you'll no longer be able to perform searches or make in-game purchases," reads a message on the PlayStation website.
How long do PSPS take to charge? ›Play your PSP without draining the battery. Recharge your PSP battery (full charge in ~3 hours).
Are PSPS valuable? ›A used PSP Go sells for anything between $68 – $480 depending on bundle type. These handhelds are worth much more if bundled together with the original box, manual, and cables.
What replaced the PSP? ›First released by Sony in Japan in 2004, the PSP was considered the most powerful portable video game console when it was first introduced. It received several model refreshes before being replaced by the PlayStation Vita in 2011.