Outage Types
Outage Types
What are the Different Types of Outages?
Maintenance Outage
A scheduled outage that occurs when we turn the power off for equipment upgrades. We notify you in advance if you will be affected by a maintenance outage.
Repair Outage
An outage caused by unexpected circumstances, such as traffic accidents or severe weather. We work to repair these outages quickly.
Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
A preventive outage called during extreme and potentially dangerous weather conditions to mitigate effects of catastrophic wildfire. These last-resort shutoffs are temporary measures to keep you and your community safe.
Rotating Outage
Sometimes called a “rolling blackout,” a rotating outage is a controlled outage of last resort following declaration of a statewide Energy Emergency Alert 3 by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).
How We Restore Power: Three Phases
SCE teams are trained to get your lights back on as quickly and safely as possible through a three-phase power-restoration process.
Since restoration times vary depending on the level of damage, when a power outage occurs we ask you to make safety your top concern until our crews can locate and repair damage. Remember: Never go near a downed power line.
View Current Outages
Use our Outage Map to view current outages and stay informed about outages in progress. To receive outage updates via email, mobile text, or phone, sign up to receive alerts.
Report an Outage
If you’re experiencing an outage, or if a streetlight is out, please let us know. (To report downed wires, please call 911.)
Outage Tips
It’s always best to be prepared for a power outage, whether it's a maintenance outage or a blackout from an unexpected storm.
Customer Resources and Support
During a power outage, safety is our top priority, both yours and that of our crews. Follow the link below for programs and services that can help you prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Reliability Reports
SCE submits an annual Electric System Reliability Report to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).