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The City of Goleta has been alerted that there may be a Public Safety Power Shut-Off (PSPS) directly outside Goleta City limits beginning Friday, September 6, 2019. Southern California Edison (SCE) is monitoring the situation and has not made a decision yet. While no one within City limits is part of the area that will lose power, it could have residual impacts and is a good reminder to be prepared should a PSPS occur in your area. The areas that may be affected include:
- One outage may occur between Dos Pueblos Canyon Road and Gaviota and along Refugio Road and Highway 101 north of Goleta on Friday, September 6
- Another outage may occur in the "Noleta" area between the cities of Santa Barbara and Goleta from Paradise Road down Turnpike Road to More Mesa on Saturday, September 7
As a reminder, SCE developed a plan to shut off power when high risk weather could start a wildfire. The Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) could lead to multi-day power outages during periods of extremely hot, dry, and/or windy weather. A PSPS outage will last as long as the potentially dangerous weather conditions exist, plus the amount of time it takes for power company workers to inspect and repair their equipment in the affected area(s). Residents need to prepare for a power outage that could last 3-5 days.
Here are some helpful resources:
Stay current by following the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management on Twitter at @SBCountyOEM.
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