SCE briefs Avalon council on wildfire risk, PSPS protocols and customer resiliency programs

Jul 8, 2026

Southern California Edison told Avalon council the island is in a high fire-risk zone, outlined mitigation measures (undergrounding, covered conductor), PSPS notification standards (4–7 days advance, 1–2 days pre-shutoff), and described customer resources including backup battery rebates, an event-loan program via 2-1-1 and a battery-storage pilot.

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A Southern California Edison representative briefed the Avalon City Council on wildfire risk, Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and customer resources at the July 7 meeting, stressing that the island appears in the service area's high fire-risk mapping.

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