Back-Up Electricity During Storms & Emergency Outages⚡
California recently declared a state of emergency to help the state get ready for possible severe storms, flooding and other impacts for the 2026-2027 El Nino storm season.
As a homeowner, you can take steps to make sure you and your family are safe with dependable electricity, and options in case the power goes out.
Southern California Edison (SCE) makes current and scheduled outages available online, including planned maintenance and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
✅ Try typing in your address here:
https://www.sce.com/outages-safety/outage-center/check-outage-status
You can search for scheduled outages, and sign up by e-mail or text to be notified on future alerts directly from SCE.
Knowing about an outage ahead of time gives you a chance to charge your phones and EV, plan around work or kids, and make sure your refrigerator and other essentials are covered.
✅ How we can help as your local electrician:
If you've been thinking about a portable propane or gasoline generator for backup power at home, it's a great time to plan ahead.
We can help with:
• Choosing the right generator size for your home
• Planning which circuits you want to keep running
• Installing a panel interlock kit
• Transfer switches and other backup power options
Don't wait until the power goes out and everyone is looking for a 240V compatible generator. If you'd like help figuring out what makes sense for your home, give us a call.
