Southern California Edison (SCE) is hosting a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) & Wildfire Safety Community Meeting, Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Santa Barbara County Education Office auditorium, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara.

There will be a resource fair from 5:15-6 p.m., followed by a the community meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. The event is free to attend and Spanish interpretation will be available.

During times of low humidity, dry vegetation and high winds, SCE may use Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to proactively and temporarily shut off power to keep communities safe and reduce the risk of a fire caused by utility equipment, SCE said.

Due to the risk of extreme weather facing Southern California, residents may experience longer and more extensive PSPS outages, including in areas that historically have not experienced PSPS, according to SCE.

Meeting topics will include:
• Understanding PSPS decision making
• Weather and fire science
• Wildfire mitigation and vegetation management
• Emergency preparedness
• Community resources and agency collaboration

Registration is suggested at https://wkf.ms/4n16T2q.