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December 7, 2009 (San Diego) – Today’s storm caused dozens of power outages throughout the County, leaving over 36,000 people without power temporarily according to SDG&E. The utility’s “emergency” line for reporting outages was so overloaded that a recording advised people to call back later.
An SDG&E representative advises consumers to unplug TVs, computers and microwaves—not merely shutting them off—to prevent damage should a power surge occur when electricity comes back on. Leave refrigerator doors closed to prevent food spoilage.It's also wise to keep flashlights or electric lanterns on hand, along with a battery powered radio to receive emergency information.
East County Magazine's editor was among those left without power for several hours in La Mesa late this afternoon, where more than 1,000 homes were affected.
To report a power outage, call 1-800-611-7343 (SDGE). You can also visit http://www.sdge.com/outages/ for information on current outages.
If you have details on a specific outage in your area, please post in the comments section at the end of this article.
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