Prepare for a Multi-Day Power Outage

City News

The City of Goleta wants to make sure you are prepared in the event of a power outage. Southern California Edison (SCE) has recently developed a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) plan to shut off power when hot, dry, and windy weather could start a wildfire.  A PSPS outage will last as long as dangerous weather conditions exist, plus the amount of time it takes for power company workers to inspect and repair the equipment in the affected area(s). Residents of Goleta (and anyone with SCE) need to prepare for a power outage that could last 3-5 days.  For more information, please go to SCE’s PSPS webpage or call their customer service line at 1-800-655-4555.

To help the community prepare, local agencies have put together information on what a PSPS could mean for you (i.e. food spoilage, no internet, businesses closed, etc.) and what you can do now to prepare (i.e. have a battery powered radio, put together an emergency kit, etc.). Please review the information below:

It is also recommended to register for emergency alerts from the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (SBCOEM) at www.ReadySBC.org. You can also sign up to receive emergency information from the City of Goleta by going to https://tinyurl.com/goletaemergency, texting Goleta Emergency to 468311, or calling 805-961-7508.