More Power Shutoffs Slated for Rancho Palos Verdes on Monday Amid Landslide Crisis

Residents Urged to Prepare as Storm Brings Heavy Rain

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - January 10, 2023

Rancho Palos Verdes residents are being urged to prepare for more power shutoffs on Monday as a storm brings heavy rain to the area. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Los Angeles County, including Rancho Palos Verdes, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

The city of Rancho Palos Verdes has declared a local emergency in response to the landslide crisis. The emergency declaration allows the city to access state and federal resources to help with the response and recovery efforts.

The power shutoffs are being implemented by Southern California Edison (SCE) as a safety precaution to prevent downed power lines and other hazards. SCE estimates that approximately 5,000 customers in Rancho Palos Verdes could be affected by the shutoffs.

Residents are urged to prepare for the power shutoffs by gathering food, water, and other essential supplies. They should also have a plan in place to stay warm in the event of a prolonged outage.

The city of Rancho Palos Verdes has set up a website with information on the power shutoffs, evacuation plans, and other resources for residents. The website can be found at www.rpvca.gov/landslide.

Here are some tips for preparing for a power outage:

• Gather food, water, and other essential supplies.
• Have a plan in place to stay warm in the event of a prolonged outage.
• Charge all electronic devices, including cell phones and laptops.
• Have a battery-powered radio on hand for updates.
• Stay informed about the situation by monitoring local news and weather reports.

The following resources are available to help residents prepare for and respond to power outages:

• Rancho Palos Verdes city website: www.rpvca.gov/landslide
• Southern California Edison website: www.sce.com
• Los Angeles County Department of Emergency Management website: www.readylacounty.org

Residents with questions or concerns can call the city of Rancho Palos Verdes at (310) 544-5260.