Rancho Palos Verdes Land Movement
Important SCE Service Notice for Impacted Customers
UPDATE
Sept. 1, 2024
Urgent Message from Southern California Edison – Power Disconnection
Dear Customer,
Due to critical safety issues mentioned in the letter you received on July 30, 2024, Southern California Edison will turn off power to your property indefinitely tomorrow Sept. 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. SCE understands that a power outage can create hardships, and the decision to shut off power is never taken lightly. The safety of community members and our employees remains our top priority.
SCE has seen a significant increase in the number of repairs needed to keep the power on safely, and we are unable to effectively monitor the situation because of the land movement in the area.
Unfortunately, the fire on Aug. 29, 2024, near Narcissa Drive demonstrates that the company cannot mitigate the public safety risk from land movement in this area. SCE must now de-energize some customers to avoid the risk of utility equipment igniting a wildfire. A Community Crew Vehicle will be in the area to offer support during this time. It will be at the Ladera Linda Community Center Tuesday Sept. 3. Please call 1-800-250-7339 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for the most up-to-date information on the situation.
REMEMBER: If you see a downed power line, call 911 first and then notify SCE at 1-800-611-1911. We understand this shutoff is disruptive.
Approx. Start Time*7:00 p.m.
*Due to the evolving nature of the hazard, times are approximations. The outage could start earlier or later than estimated.You may also call 1-800-250-7339
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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