1/8/25

Good Wednesday morning,

Well not so good if you are in the path of the numerous fires.

One more day of wild winds in LA, the winds currently are 70 to 90 miles an hour on the hill tops. The winds are blowing so hard that there are no planes, or helicopter able to fly, they are all grounded until the winds calm down. The damage will just continue

You can see the northeast winds diving down on zoom earth https://zoom.earth/

There are many power outages that are planned because of the heavy winds, right now most the outages are in the LA area, but locally, The hills above Goleta have just had power turned off to prevent possible fires due to down powerlines.

As we are all aware the real impact is in Palisades area where the fire has taken a lot of homes. It was crazy watching the news where people were trying to get out in their cars and decided to just abandon them and started walking or running away.

I was there during the painted cave fire, stuck on cathedral oaks. It was wild with the smoke blowing right over head.

Today in Santa Barbara and most of Ventura the winds will calm to ½ of what they were. LA , like Palisades, and Malibu areas will see one more day of crazy. Winds should begin to back down Thursday morning.

The bad news is it looks like another Santa Ana event Friday into Saturday affection the LA area again.

We will get a break from the wind sometime Saturday, then onshore flow will return. looking into next week high confidence through Monday with the forecast. Tuesday some mixed thoughts with a possibility of a cut off low forming. We will have to see what this does, but it might just cause another Santa Ana.

Rain ??? well none in site at this point, but models are point us towards the week of the 20th.

Regarding temps,  warm days in the upper 60s to mid-70s, nights will cool off quickly especially in wind sheltered areas that will see freezing temps.

Hang in there, in Santa Barbara we have been in the heart of these fires many times in the past, this time we just are watching them from a close distance. January is normally rainy season, but this year it is fire season, which is typically in spring and fall.

I have included the current power outage areas so you can see… I am glad I have solar with back up batteries.

UPDATE: As we face the current windstorm, your safety remains our top priority.  

We are currently experiencing a significant number of weather-related power outages and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) throughout our service area due to strong winds and wildfire-weather conditions. To prioritize the safety of our crews and your community, we will restore power once the winds have settled, and our power lines are safely inspected.

Here are important reminders and resources to help you stay safe and informed:

SAFETY REMINDERS:

Stay Away from Downed Power Lines: If you encounter a downed power line, stay far away and call 9-1-1 immediately. Then, report it to SCE’s emergency line at 1-800-611-1911.
Secure Outdoor Items: Bring in or secure any outdoor furniture, decorations, or other items that could become projectiles.
Emergency Kit: Ensure you have essentials like water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, and a first aid kit readily available.
STAY INFORMED:

Get Outage Alerts: Receive outage alerts by email, text, or voice call. You can also sign up for PSPS alerts for a different address other than your account address. Sign up for outage alerts.
Review and Update your Contact Information: Log in to your online account to confirm your outage notification and alert preferences are correct for email, text, and/or voice calls.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR POWER IS OUT:

Outage Map: If your power goes out, you can find or report this information on our outage map. It also shows the areas that are shut off or under consideration for PSPS.
Community Resource: If you need additional support during an outage, please call 2-1-1 for assistance.
Outage Safety Tips: Review our safety tips for what to do during an extended power outage.
We are committed to helping you stay safe and informed.
 
Sincerely,

Jessica Lim
Director, Customer Experience
Customer Programs & Services
Southern California Edison