Southern California Edison Transmission and Generation Operating Normally Following Earthquake
Southern California Edison’s (SCE’s) transmission and generation systems were operating normally yesterday after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Chino Hills, but some customers near the epicenter lost power.
- As of 2 p.m. PDT, about 100 customers were without service. Initially, an estimated 5,000 customers were without service in the areas of Chino Hills, Chino, La Habra, Diamond Bar and Pomona. Customers without service were possibly without power until sometime last night.
- A fire was reported at SCE’s substation in La Habra, but no major damage was reported.
- The earthquake was felt at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station site. There were no safety issues reported and no indications of any damage. The plant continued to operate normally.
- SCE reported no employee injuries as a result of the earthquake.
- SCE crews are conducting damage assessments to determine what repairs are needed to restore service to affected customers.
- SCE’s transmission and generation facilities were not affected by the earthquake and continue to operate normally.
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