SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – As of Tuesday morning, Some areas along the Central and South Coast have had their power shutoff warnings extended due to continued fire risk conditions, now expected to last through June 20 or 21. A current map on SoCal Edison’s website shows areas in black where power is already shut off, and orange zones under consideration for future shutoffs. One of the affected high-risk areas is San Marcos Pass, where many residents remain without power. Edison crews are actively stationed in neighborhoods, providing emergency kits and resources.
(ORIGINAL POST) The potential for weather conditions strong enough to bring down power lines into dry brush has residents on alert. Warnings were issued earlier this week by Southern California Edison, and some areas have already experienced power shutoffs.
Edison’s proactive steps include alerts for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) areas, which are designated on a map posted online. The map shows neighborhoods where power could be cut and areas where it already has been…