Preemptive power shutoffs that have gone on for days draw complaints from Inland Empire residents, politicians

San Bernardino County supervisors have released an open letter condemning Southern California Edison's management of preemptive power shutoffs, particularly in the Inland Empire where residents faced prolonged outages amid winter. Supervisors noted that while the intent behind shutoffs is to prevent wildfires due to conditions exacerbated by fierce winds and dry weather, many residents—particularly in non-fire-prone areas—are suffering without clear communication regarding restoration. Recent fires have also raised concerns about the utility's accountability for wildfires initiated by their equipment.

The lack of useful information by Southern California Edison during extended power outages has left residents frustrated and without clarity on restoration timelines.

Supervisors criticized Edison for not adequately communicating during prolonged outages, especially affecting non-fire prone areas, amid rising concerns for public safety.

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