09/15/2026
SCE to hold a virtual Community Meeting to Discuss Public Safety Power Shutoffs
During times of low humidity, dry vegetation and high winds, Southern California Edison (SCE) sometimes uses Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to proactively and temporarily shut off power to keep communities safe and reduce the risk of a fire caused by utility equipment.
Due to the risk of extreme weather facing our region, residents may experience longer and more extensive PSPS outages than other areas.
Between October 2023 and January 2025, public safety power shutoffs by Southern California Edison occurred 119 times in the City of San Bernardino alone, totaling more than 4,000 hours of outages and impacting nearly 35,000 residents.
To help residents stay informed and prepared, SCE is hosting a virtual Wildfire Safety Community Meeting for San Bernardino County residents on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Topics will include:
• Preparing for outages
• Available customer programs and services
• Support during outages
• Emergency preparedness resources
• Overview of local grid hardening projects
• Opportunities for questions and feedback
Register here: https://wkf.ms/4haeH1K