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Saiyan Electric Shares Steps to Take When Winter Winds Knock Out the Power
Late fall brings Santa Ana wind events and the first winter storms to Los Angeles County, and power outages often come with them. During high winds, Southern California Edison may also turn off power in some areas to reduce wildfire risk, which the utility calls a Public Safety Power Shutoff. Saiyan Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Downey, is sharing a few steps homeowners can take before, during and after an outage.
Before the Power Goes Out
- Know where your main electrical panel is and keep a flashlight near it.
- Sign up for SCE outage alerts so you hear about planned shutoffs early.
- Plug TVs, computers and other electronics into surge-protecting power strips.
During an Outage
- Unplug sensitive electronics and switch off large appliances. Power can return with a brief spike, and that surge is hard on anything with a circuit board.
- Leave one light switched on so you know when power is back.
- Run portable generators outdoors only, at least 20 feet from homes, with exhaust directed away from doors, windows and vents. Never run one indoors or in a garage, even with doors open. Never plug a generator into a wall outlet; backfeeding can endanger utility crews.
After the Power Comes Back
If lights keep flickering or breakers trip after power returns, stop using the affected circuit and call a licensed electrician. Turn the circuit off only if you can do so safely. Stay away from a hot or damaged panel. If you notice an active burning smell, smoke, sparks or fire, leave the area and call 911 from a safe location.
Older homes tend to feel outages more. Many homes in Whittier and Norwalk were wired decades before the electronics and appliances families run today. A whole-house surge protector installed at the panel helps protect everything in the home, not only what is plugged into a power strip.
Saiyan Electric offers 24-hour emergency electrical service for homes in Downey, Whittier, Norwalk and nearby communities. Call (310) 780-0191 any time the lights go out and do not come back right.
About Saiyan Electric
Saiyan Electric is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor based in Downey, founded by Michael Velasquez. The team handles residential and commercial electrical work, panel upgrades, EV charger installation and 24-hour emergency service across southeast Los Angeles County.
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