SoCal Edison continues to ask customers to conserve energy over a historic Labor Day weekend during which Los Angeles County recorded its highest-ever temperature.
The record temperature was at Woodland Hills, which heated up to 121 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest-ever temperature at a station, beating 119 degrees on July 22, 2006, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles.
The 121° high temperature at Woodland Hills official site (Pierce College) was also the highest official temperature ever recorded in L.A. County as well as Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. Click the URL for more details #cawx #LAheat https://t.co/wDCq45s0No pic.twitter.com/TAZuWF2vtG
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) September 6, 2020
The temperature is also the highest recorded in the Los Angeles County warning area, which includes Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, according to NWS L.A. officials.
Southern California Edison (SCE) officials released a statement updating customers about the impact of the announced Flex Alerts Sunday.
“The record-breaking heatwave Southern California experienced throughout the past few weeks has been more than uncomfortable – it greatly challenged all of us, our communities and the electric grid. Customer response to our last call for conservation was remarkable and helped conserve enough energy to avoid even greater number of outages,” read the statement.
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has issued a Flex Alert through Monday, Sept. 7, and Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking customers to reduce electricity use during peak hours.
The first suggestion for saving energy was adjusting air conditioning units up to at least 78°F and turning off unnecessary appliances from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.
Weakening high pressure and a stronger sea breeze will give way to some decent cooling across the coast today. A little less cooling inland but it won't be nearly as oppressive as yesterday! Just one more day of heat before we get a break! We got this! #CAwx #LAheat #heatwave pic.twitter.com/rnW34MX3Yl
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) September 7, 2020
Rotating outages typically last one hour or less and are critical to preventing longer, more widespread outages during system emergencies.
Here are some steps customers can take before 3 p.m. each day this holiday weekend:
- “Pre-cool” homes, or lower air conditioning thermostats.
- Charge electric vehicles before 3 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
- Charge mobile devices and laptops before 3 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
- Run dishwashers, washing machines and other major appliances before 3 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
- Set pool pumps to run in the early morning or late at night.
“Together, our conservation reduces stress on the statewide power grid and helps minimize the need for CAISO rotating outages,” reads the SoCal Edison release.
For additional information and details, go to Energy Saving Tips, and encourage friends, family and community members of your social network to do so as well.
Safety tips during extreme heat:
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
- Limit your exposure to the sun, if possible. If you must be outside, be sure to wear a hat, use sunscreen and dress in loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible.
- Check on elderly family, friends and neighbors who live alone or do not have air conditioning to make sure they’re safe.
- Never leave children or pets in enclosed vehicles, even with the windows “cracked” or open.
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