San Diego blackout

READERS SHARE “LIGHTS OUT” STORIES—AND LESSONS LEARNED


September 9, 2011 (San Diego) – Local residents are swapping stories of how they coped during the biggest blackout ever to hit our region. Their tales vary widely – and show that amid a crisis, attitude is everything! Neighbors helped neighbors—and some hosted impromptu blackout parties.


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MULTIPLE INVESTIGATIONS LAUNCHED INTO POWER OUTAGE

 

A key question is who, if anyone, bears responsibility for financial losses resulting from the outage


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COUNTY DECLARES EMERGENCY DUE TO BLACKOUT: LOOTING IS NOW A FELONY

 

More updates on power restoration

September 8, 2011 (San Diego) – 11:30 p.m. – Isolated reports of broken glass and possible looting attempts have been reported at a taco store in Lemon Grove, where metal barriers prevented entry, and at a home in Vista. San Diego County has declared a local emergency, meaning looting is now a felony, San Diego Sheriff advises.

 


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