Water districts voice concerns over SDG&E shutdowns
Last updated 10/23/2008 at Noon
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) recently issued notices that it will be shutting off power in rural areas of San Diego County that are considered high risk areas for wildfires during extreme weather conditions, such as those caused by Santa Ana winds, but the plan was put on hold due to objections and potential legal action from water districts in the affected areas.
The proposed shutoff would impact about 45,000 customers living in the high risk areas, including Fallbrook, Rainbow, De Luz, Palomar Mountain, Pala, Warner Springs, Julian, Pauma Valley, the hills between Ramona and Powa...
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