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Palm Desert residents raise concerns over planned overnight power outage during extreme heat
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Key Points:
- Southern California Edison (SCE) has rescheduled a planned maintenance power outage in Palm Desert to August 9 at 10 PM, affecting approximately 878 customers near Fred Warning Drive and Monterey Avenue.
- Residents expressed concern about the timing of the outage during a heatwave, citing risks to vulnerable populations and food spoilage due to power loss.
- SCE emphasized the necessity of year-round maintenance to prevent equipment failure, especially during prolonged heat, and highlighted efforts to minimize disruption through advanced notifications.
- Customers are advised to prepare for outages by having essentials like flashlights, water, and backup plans for medical needs, with updates available on SCE’s outage map.
- Residents like Darby Bressler are taking precautions such as acquiring dry ice and adjusting sleeping arrangements to cope with the anticipated power interruption.
