Southern California Edison (SCE) has advised that Stallion Springs, Bear Valley Springs and other areas in the greater Tehachapi area may experience a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Monday, October 28, 2019. Resident notifications were issued by text messages, email and automated phone calls yesterday and today.
The National Weather Service has issues a Red Flag Warning for the Tehachapi Mountains from midnight tonight to 6:00 PM on Monday evening. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior triggering this Red Flag Warning.
Additionally the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has issued a Health Cautionary Statement for residents in our area due to blowing dust caused by windy conditions. . This Air Quality Alert is in effect until 11:00 PM PDT on Sunday, October 27, 2019.
Stallion Springs residents who rely on electricity for critical life-sustaining equipment are reminded to sign up for SCE’s Medical Baseline program at 1-800-447-6620 or their website at www.sce.com/residential/assistance/medical-baseline. SCE telephone operators are available Monday- Friday 6am to 9pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm P.D.T.
On Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:00 am, the Stallion Springs Community Services District will activate the Emergency Operation Center at the Stallion Springs Community Services District building located at 27800 Stallion Springs Drive, to support residents and those with critical life-sustaining equipment and others that are impacted by the power outage. The EOC may be activated earlier if the need is present.
Please note that this facility does not have qualified medical personnel to assist with life sustaining equipment and cannot provide any transportation needs. Residents will be assisted by a group of SSCSD employees or volunteers. Sleeping cots and the ability to charge devices will be available on site.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at (661) 822- 3268 or our dispatch center provided by the Kern County Sheriffs Office at (661) 861-3110. If you are in need of emergency assistance please call 9-1-1.
