Wildfire Safety

From upgrading our equipment to investing in advanced technologies, we are taking steps every day to protect the safety of our customers and communities.

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SCE Team Aids Wildfire Safety

SCE’s Fire Management team works shoulder to shoulder with incident command staff to help keep firefighters and crews safe during wildfires.

Restoring Power to Fire-Ravaged Communities

Southern California Edison crews work to rebuild and restore power after multiple fires burn through homes and electrical equipment.

Fighting Fires From Above

SCE’s partnership with local fire agencies continues to give crews the edge against wildfires year-round.

Fighting Fire With Data

SCE’s wildfire science team uses the fire behavior triangle of weather, topography and fuels to provide precision data.

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Creating New Underground Paths for Power Lines

SCE explains the process of taking wires out of the air and putting them underground.

Making Sense of Targeted Undergrounding

SCE works to mitigate wildfire risks by selectively burying electrical wires in fire-prone areas.

Human Birds on a Wire

SCE lineworkers train to safely repair and maintain live, high-powered transmission lines to keep power flowing for customers.

Ensuring Safe Access to SCE’s Infrastructure

The little-known Transmission Road and Right of Way team maintains more than 7,000 miles of rugged access roads to electrical equipment.

Customer Care

2024 PSPS Newsletters Available Online at SCE’s Wildfire Communications Center

SCE provides program and resource information to help more than 5 million customers prepare for emergencies, including PSPS outages.

Backup Power Sources Help Keep the Lights On

When an emergency or power outage strikes, SCE customers can help keep their household devices running by incorporating a backup battery or portable generator into their safety kit. The utility is offering rebates for qualifying backup generation.

Call or Text 211 for Emergency Support During PSPS Events

The state's largest utilities have partnered to expand the 211 California Network, connecting customers to health and safety programs during Public Safety Power Shutoffs.

Battery Storage Incentives Available for Customers in High Fire Risk Areas

The reduction of in-person processes makes battery storage installations easier for SCE customers during COVID-19 restrictions.

Vegetation Management

Goats Reduce Wildfire Risk One Bite at a Time

Four years of goat grazing helps SCE influence a safer and more resilient landscape in the Sierra Nevada.

Trim Down on Safety Hazards

SCE helps customers navigate the hazards of home improvements, including tree trimming near power lines.

SCE's New Tool Determines How Susceptible Vegetation is to Wildfires

During Wildfire Preparedness Week, it's important to remember to have an outage plan in place in case of emergencies.

New Life Takes Root at Big Creek

Nearly two years after the Creek Fire, a community gathers to plant new trees, helping the Sierra National Forest recover faster and stronger.

Advanced Technology

Using AI, Machine Learning to Track Decades-Old Power Poles

SCE-developed data remediation tool improves asset data to better manage and upgrade the electric grid.

A 360-Degree View of Safety

SCE drone inspectors provide critical information to enhance electric grid reliability and keep the public safe.

Eyes in the Sky Help Fire Suppression Fleet Fly Around the Clock

The helitanker and reconnaissance pilots of SCE’s Quick Reaction Force provide dramatic wildfire-fighting benefits.

Smart Equipment on a Smart Grid Helps Reduce Wildfire Threat

SCE is upgrading power poles in high fire risk areas with a wide range of technology designed to minimize hazardous conditions.

Public Safety Power Shutoffs

How SCE Makes Decisions

Southern California Edison considers the need for Public Safety Power Shutoffs when weather and fire experts forecast dangerous conditions, including strong winds, very dry vegetation and low humidity. Combined, these create the risk that flying debris or other damage to wires and equipment could cause a fire with the potential to spread rapidly and threaten communities.

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Wildfire Mitigation Plan 2023-2025

Targeted Undergrounding

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Covered Conductor Keeps Power Flowing Safely

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Customer Care Programs For Public Safety Power Shutoffs

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