Power Outage Reported in RHE

Some residents of Rolling Hills Estates were among the 1,570 customers without power in the Southern California Edison service area at about 9 p.m. Monday, according to SCE spokesman Lois Pitter Bruce.

A message from the @SCE Twitter account indicated that there were 60 customers in Rolling Hills Estates without power due to the weather conditions.

As of 11:15 p.m., SCE's online outage map showed no power outages on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

The area is under a wind advisory, meaning that wind speeds could exceed 35 mph.

In a news release, SCE said that it had extra personnel—including restoration and repair crews—standing by in case of outages.

SCE advises people to stay away from downed power lines and immediately report downed lines by calling 911, in addition to these tips:

• Watch for traffic signals that may be out. Approach those intersections as four-way stops.
• Make sure you have a battery-operated radio and flashlights. Check the batteries to make sure they are fresh. Use flashlights for lighting during a power outage; do not use candles because they may pose a significant fire hazard.
•  Do not use any equipment inside that is designed for outdoor heating or outdoor cooking. Such equipment can emit carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
•  If you use a generator, place it outdoors and plug individual appliances directly into the generator, using a heavy-duty extension cord. Connecting generators directly to household circuits creates “backfeed,” which is dangerous to repair crews.
•  Leave the doors of your refrigerator and freezer closed to keep your food as fresh as possible. Place blocks of ice inside to help keep food cold. Check food carefully for signs of spoilage. 
• Check on your neighbors to make sure everyone is safe.

Updated information on power outages can be found on the SCE mobile outage center, located at m.sce.com/Outage. People can also call 800-611-1911 for more information.

—City News Service contributed to this report.