SDG&E WARNS OF POWER SHUT-OFFS IN NEXT 48 HOURS TO 28,701 CUSTOMERS IN EAST COUNTY COMMUNITIES

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October 9, 2019 (San Diego's East County) -- SDG&E has issued a warning that it may shut off power to 28,701 customers in East County communities starting in the next 48 hours due to wildfire risks. A red flag alert has been issued for Thursday afternoon and Friday by the National Weather Service. The following communities are currently forecasted to be impacted:

Banner Grade
Boulevard
Descanso
East Alpine
East Ramona
Fallbrook
Julian
Mesa Grande
Mt Laguna
Palomar Mountain
Pine Valley
Potrero
Rancho Santa Fe
Rincon
Santa Ysabel
Valley Center
Viejas
West Valley Center
Wynola

*Please note: Customer counts are estimates and communities may change as weather conditions change. There is no estimate yet on when power will be restored, if it is shut down, and SDG&E continues to monitor weather conditions.

For updated information, please visit the SDG&E NewsCenter.

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