Tag: Southern California Edison (SCE)

Santa Ana wind event, Southern California Edison public safety power shutoffs

Amigos805 editor’s note: Please keep checking with vcemergency.com and other local officials/organizations for the latest fire/weather updates….

VENTURA COUNTY — A Santa Ana wind event has been forecast to impact Ventura County through 6PM Wednesday, Jan. 15 . Low relative humidity coupled with high northeast wind conditions will continue to bring high fire danger to Ventura County.

A RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for Ventura County through 6PM Wednesday, January 15.

Periods of northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts ranging from 40-50 mph. 
The peak of the event will occur early Tuesday morning and last through Tuesday night. 
Relative humidities of 8%-15% will be common with minimal improvement overnight. 

Bilingual report — Ventura County Public Works Agency and Southern California Edison Enhance Safety by Upgrading Streetlights

In an effort to make unincorporated streets safer, Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) and Southern California Edison (SCE) are working together to begin work on May 26 to replace existing high pressure sodium vapor fixtures with energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights.