Heat to Blame as Thousands are Without Power Across San Diego County
Power Outages Mount as Temperatures Soar
Thousands of San Diego County residents are sweltering in the heat without power as temperatures soar to record highs. The outages, which began on Monday, have been blamed on the extreme heat, which has caused power lines to overheat and transformers to fail.
SDG&E Crews Working to Restore Power
SDG&E crews are working around the clock to restore power to affected customers. However, the utility company says it could be several days before power is fully restored. In the meantime, residents are being urged to conserve energy and stay hydrated.
Cooling Centers Open Across the County
The county has opened cooling centers across the region to provide relief from the heat. Residents without power are encouraged to visit one of these centers to cool down and charge their electronic devices.
Here is a list of cooling centers in San Diego County:
- Albion Branch Library, 1635 E. Main St., El Cajon
- Borrego Springs Library, 707 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs
- Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
- Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 325 Third Ave., Chula Vista
- Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado
Stay Informed and Safe During the Heat Wave
Residents are urged to stay informed about the power outages and the heat wave by listening to local news and weather reports. It is also important to take precautions to stay safe during the heat, such as drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding strenuous activity, and staying in air-conditioned areas as much as possible.
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