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Heat wave brings possible power shutoffs to parts of San Diego County. Here’s where
NBC 7 San Diego • • business
Key Points:
- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has warned up to 35,006 customers across San Diego County of possible public safety power shutoffs from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5 due to an upcoming heat wave and increased wildfire risk.
- Communities potentially affected include Alpine, El Cajon, Poway, Ramona, and several tribal reservations such as Barona, Campo, and Sycuan.
- Local businesses like Ramona Family Naturals Market face significant challenges during power shutoffs, including loss of refrigerated goods and disruption of sales, with some owners renting generators and trucks to mitigate losses.
- SDG&E is actively monitoring extreme heat and wildfire conditions, has notified customers in high fire-risk areas, and urges residents to prepare for outages and elevated temperatures.
- The utility company emphasizes community safety and readiness, deploying crews and resources to respond promptly if power shutoffs occur.
