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SCE Plays Vital Role Preparing SoCal for the ‘Big One’

Sensors at company facilities across its service area contribute to early warning efforts and real-time seismic data to help speed up earthquake recovery.
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When Disaster Strikes, SCE is Ready

When Disaster Strikes, SCE is Ready

Californians know that a major earthquake could happen at any time. It’s become clear that fire “season” in the state is now year-round. Drought and extreme weather events driven by climate change are among the challenges facing California’s power generation and transmission resources. ...
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Earthquakes Set Stage for Emergency Planning Drill

Earthquakes Set Stage for Emergency Planning Drill

IRWINDALE, Calif.—Southern California sits in the middle of earthquake territory and eventually the day will come when a damaging quake hits, potentially crippling vital lifelines in the region for days, weeks — even months.
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When Disaster Strikes, SCE is Ready

When Disaster Strikes, SCE is Ready

Californians know that a major earthquake could happen at any time. It’s become clear that fire “season” in the state is now year-round. Drought and extreme weather events driven by climate change are among the challenges facing California’s power generation and transmission resources. ...
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Earthquakes Set Stage for Emergency Planning Drill

Earthquakes Set Stage for Emergency Planning Drill

IRWINDALE, Calif.—Southern California sits in the middle of earthquake territory and eventually the day will come when a damaging quake hits, potentially crippling vital lifelines in the region for days, weeks — even months.
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8 Common Causes of Power Outages

8 Common Causes of Power Outages

Southern California Edison is investing $5 billion annually to improve the reliability of the power grid, including battery storage and technological advancements. Even so, power outages are sometimes unavoidable. ...
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SCE Plays Vital Role Preparing SoCal for the ‘Big One’

Sensors at company facilities across its service area contribute to early warning efforts and real-time seismic data to help speed up earthquake recovery.
Reggie Kumar
Reggie Kumar
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Infographic: Lawrence Tsuei
Photo Credit: USGS
Published on October 19, 2022
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