Palos Verdes Peninsula Landslide
Important SCE Service Notice for Impacted Customers
UPDATE
August 2026
As shared in our previous letter regarding future work in the Rolling Hills area, construction on Southern California Edison’s (SCE’s) Tension Relief Strategy is expected to begin in the Rolling Hills area on September 1, 2026, and will pause for the holiday moratorium in late November 2026. Work will resume January 2027 through the second quarter of 2027 due to several potential factors, including but not limited to environmental restrictions for the California gnatcatcher which may impact our start date, weather events or other issues. During construction, you may experience a series of electrical service outages and potential traffic delays in the area. We will notify you in advance so you can prepare.
This work is part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen the resilience and reliability of our electrical infrastructure on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This work does not affect or depend on your current re-energization status. Customers should continue to follow the established requirements to safely re-energize.
What to Expect
Customers may see SCE crews in their area as early as September 1, 2026, as work gets underway. During this time, traffic delays are possible, but traffic control personnel will be present to help manage flow and support safety. We will make every effort to minimize disruptions when possible, and we appreciate your patience throughout the process.
How to Stay Informed
If you have questions or need assistance, contact the SCE Customer Service team at 1-800-250-7339, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To receive real-time updates about outages in your area, we encourage you to sign up for outage alerts at sce.com/outage.
To learn more about tension relief, visit the SCE FAQ.
Safety Tips
- Never approach or touch a downed power line. Stay 100 feet away and call 911 immediately.
- Whether overhead or on the ground, consider all power lines energized and dangerous.
- If you use a portable generator, rely on a qualified installer or licensed electrician to connect it to SCE’s system or to your home’s wiring.
- If you use a generator, place it outdoors and plug individual appliances directly into it, using a heavy-duty extension cord. Connecting generators directly to household circuits creates “backfeed, which is dangerous to repair crews. Please consult the manufacturer’s manual for operating the generator.
- Understanding Backup Generation
- Downed Wire Safety Tips