Update: Power outage in Adelanto revised to select businesses
The City of Adelanto’s announcement Tuesday of a Southern California Edison multi-hour, "citywide” power outage this week has been revised.
On Wednesday, city officials announced that the planned power outage will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday and will last approximately four to five hours.
The revision includes the outage only affecting approximately 24 businesses, and not residential areas or the concert planned that evening at Adelanto Stadium and Event Center.
The city stated that SCE has notified all of the businesses that will be affected.
A second outage by SCE in Adelanto is scheduled from approximately 6 p.m. on July 29 to 2 a.m. on July 30. It is unknown what area or areas of the city will be impacted.
Whether it's a maintenance outage or a blackout from an unexpected storm, here are some tips to help you prepare for outages, stay online, and lessen the impact until the lights come back on.
Build a power outage supply kit that includes:
First Aid Kit: In addition to the usual items, also include prescription medications – check the expiration dates
Bottled Water: Experts recommend a gallon per person per day
Flashlights and batteries: Store them where you can easily find them – even when it’s dark
Non-perishable food: Choose items that don’t require cooking or heating
Manual can opener
Coolers or ice chests: Have a few to store ice in case of a lengthy outage
Special-needs items: This includes items for infants, the elderly, or the disabled
Battery-operated radio: To access news reports
Fresh batteries: For all battery-powered equipment
External rechargeable battery pack: To charge cell phones and other electronic devices
Non-cordless phone: To plug in during power outages
Home preparation
Keep important phone numbers (fire department, paramedics, police, hospital, doctor, relatives, etc.) by the phone
Place flashlights in handy locations, such as near the phone
Install surge protectors to help safeguard electronic equipment
Familiarize yourself with your home’s utility boxes and how to turn them off. Keep the proper tools to do so handy
Frequently back up important work and files on your computer
Learn how to manually open your automatic garage doors or gates
Keep the gas tank in at least one car half full at all times
If you have a portable gas generator, identify an outdoor location where you can safely use it during a power outage and never use it indoors
Make a safety preparedness plan for your family, including a list and location of the above items and a plan for how pets will be cared for
Be prepared to meet the special needs of any infant, elderly, or disabled people in your household
Staying cool
Safeelectricity.org advises using natural ventilation like battery-powered fans and windows to help cool down.
Drapes and blinds facing the sun should be closed.
Residents could seal off rooms that get the most sunlight by shutting doors and putting a towel at the bottom opening to prevent hot air from escaping, according to New Life on a Homestead.
Wear loose, lightweight clothing and stay in the coolest area of your home.
Freeze soaked towels or material ahead of time to use when needing to cool down your body. You can also soak the items in cold water, Crisis Equipped suggests.
For more power outage tips, visit sce.com/outage-center/preparing-for-outages.
For more information regarding any outage, call SCE Customer Support during business hours at 800-655-4555.
Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 or RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
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This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Power outage coming to Adelanto. Southern California Edison
