Wildomar Street Lights Still Dark Amid Public Safety Power Shutoffs

WILDOMAR, CA — Drivers were asked to stay focused while driving through Wildomar intersections, as many of them remain affected after the recent power outages.

"Quite a few signals/intersections in Wildomar are without power due to the wind and Public Safety Power outages," a city spokesperson said Wednesday afternoon.

They suggested drivers exercise caution and treat those darkened signals like a stop sign.

It's been over a week since Public Safety Power Outages due to rising Santa Ana winds began affecting many Wildomar homes and streets.

"The California Department of Transportation is notifying the public that power companies may conduct Public Safety Power Shutoff during high wind events to prevent wildfires," the city said last week.

During times such as these, the at-risk power lines will be shut off in rural and urban areas, including Wildomar.

Power outages can impact traffic signal operations, with signals initially flashing and potentially going dark after extended outages. Caltrans urges motorists to stay vigilant and be prepared during PSPS.

"When traffic signals are in “blackout mode” with no lights showing drivers must treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Stop and proceed only when it is safe," the city said.

Caltrans urges motorists to exercise extreme caution and patience during outages. Be vigilant of other driver and their movements.

For real-time traffic information including traffic speed, lane, and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, and more, go to quickmap.dot.ca.gov