"The current lack of coordination is compounding the stress of a community still reeling from the Eaton Fire, and risks causing further irreparable harm."
"We recognize this community has already faced a number of challenges. We will allow homeowners to keep existing overhead lines connecting their homes to the grid if they are worried about the cost."
"Burying the wires as the town rebuilds thousands of homes destroyed in the fire will make the electrical grid safer and more reliable."
Over 120 residents of Altadena expressed anger towards Southern California Edison's project to bury electric wires, citing unexpected financial costs and potential damage to trees. They highlighted the lack of coordination and the stress on a community recovering from the Eaton Fire. The town council unanimously supported a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting a halt to the work. Edison acknowledged the concerns and offered solutions, including financial assistance and preserving existing overhead lines, while asserting that burying wires would enhance grid safety.
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