Southern California Edison plans to restore power to 76 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes by March 31st, following extensive land movement that led to power outages for over 200 homes last year. The restoration effort is focused on select areas within the Portuguese Bend Beach Club and Seaview neighborhoods, while the Portuguese Bend Community Association neighborhood will remain without power. Property owners in the affected areas will need to undergo inspections and obtain permits for any self-generation installations.
Southern California Edison announced on January 15th that it will restore power to 76 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes by March 31st. This comes after significant land movement in the city prompted the company to shut off power to over 200 homes last year. The power outage s and natural gas shutoffs, implemented by SoCalGas, were a direct response to the land movement exacerbated by heavy rainfall in recent winters.
\Select areas within the Portuguese Bend Beach Club and Seaview neighborhoods will see their power restored, according to a statement from the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. However, the Portuguese Bend Community Association neighborhood will remain without power. Property owners in the affected areas will be required to undergo electrical and structural property inspections by the city and obtain a permit for any self-generation installations, including solar, battery storage, and gas-powered generators. Of the affected properties, 20 were deemed red-tagged, indicating severe safety concerns. \Rancho Palos Verdes has a long history of land movement, but recent events brought the issue to national attention due to the severity of the movement in certain areas. City officials, including Mayor John Cruikshank and City Manager Ara Mihranian, have been actively working to address the situation. A city-hired geologist, Mike Phipps, has reported that while land movement persists, it has significantly slowed due to a dry winter. The installation of 10 dewatering wells last year has also proven effective in mitigating the movement. Phipps stated that the slowdown in land movement is a positive development, but power restoration remains contingent on several factors, including the continued rate and pattern of movement, the condition of infrastructure, and favorable weather conditions that minimize wildfire risk. The city emphasizes that the restoration process involves meticulous inspections and repairs or replacements of equipment, which may necessitate the use of heavy machinery and construction. Residents seeking inspections and permits can contact the Building and Safety Division at (310) 544-5280 or email [email protected].
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