In anticipation of the powerful Santa Ana winds, weather experts advise Southern California residents to take safety precautions as they prepare for a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm.
As per the National Weather Service, this weather event is “likely to be the most destructive windstorm seen since 2011.”
It is anticipated that wind damage will be most likely to occur in places like the 118 and 210 corridors.Wind gusts of up to 80 mph were possible in some sections of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, while isolated gusts of up to 100 mph were possible in mountain and foothill regions.
Peak winds are predicted for Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Thousands of Southern California Edison customers are currently being considered for precautionary public safety power shutoffs.
In the event of an emergency, teams from Cal Fire and SCE are ready to deploy throughout Southern California.
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What to do if a power line falls
Southern California Edison alerts locals to the possibility of power line damage from wind gusts.An electric charge can still be present in a power line even after it is knocked down.
A downed power line near water has the potential to electrify nearby areas, including puddles and damp grass.
Avoiding approaching or touching anyone or anything that has come into contact with a downed power line is crucial.
SCE advises people to keep 100 feet away and dial 911 if a fire starts close to a downed powerline.
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