Affected residents can manage and report outages through the following official SCE channels: Check Outage Status - SCE
SCE cut power to approximately 534,000 customers in 2025, nearly four times the 137,000 customers impacted in 2024. socal-edison-power-outage-report
Utility executives have warned of a further 20% to 40% increase in the frequency and length of these shutoffs, citing factors like below-average rainfall and prolonged periods of high winds. Affected residents can manage and report outages through
Southern California Edison (SCE) is currently navigating a period of unprecedented operational challenges, characterized by a record-breaking increase in customer outages intended to mitigate wildfire risks. Despite multi-billion dollar investments in grid infrastructure, the utility has faced intensified scrutiny from regulators and mounting frustration from residents over the frequency, duration, and communication of these shutoffs. Record Increases in Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) 000 customers in 2025
Southern California Edison Power Outage Analysis (2025–2026)
In early 2026, the CPUC fined SCE $7.8 million for failing to meet notification requirements during January shutoffs in Riverside County, which impacted local schools.
Localized repairs in Santa Ana required the installation of temporary generators in February 2026 to bridge a five-day service gap following major equipment failure.