Power Outage Affects 40,000 in Downey-Norwalk Area on Christmas Eve
Transformer Failure Causes Outage
A transformer failure caused a power outage that left around 40,000 Southern California Edison customers without electricity in the Downey-Norwalk area on Christmas Eve. The outage began around 1:30 p.m. and affected customers in the Downey-Norwalk area.
Crews Working to Restore Power
According to Kathleen Dunleavy, a spokesperson for Southern California Edison, crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. "Our crews are on scene working to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible. We recognize that this is a tough time to be without power, right before a holiday," she said. "We recognize that this is an incredibly important situation, and we want to get the power back up for our customers."
Metro’s C Line Disrupted
The power outage also caused disruptions to Metro’s C (Green) Line trains, with service temporarily suspended between the Norwalk and Willowbrook/Rose Park stops. Normal service was restored around 5 p.m., according to Metro officials.
Traffic Control and Safety Measures
The City of Downey deployed police to help manage traffic control at intersections where traffic lights were out. Officials urged residents to exercise caution when driving through affected areas. "We encourage residents to exercise caution when driving through affected areas," officials said in a statement.
Last-Minute Christmas Shopping
Some residents were forced to navigate the darkened aisles of local retailers, with reports of last-minute Christmas shoppers affected by the outage.
Conclusion
The power outage on Christmas Eve affected thousands of residents in the Downey-Norwalk area, causing disruptions to daily life and holiday preparations. Southern California Edison crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, and local authorities are taking measures to ensure public safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many customers were affected by the power outage?
A: Around 40,000 Southern California Edison customers were affected by the power outage.
Q: When did the power outage begin?
A: The power outage began around 1:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Q: When can we expect power to be restored?
A: Southern California Edison does not have a timeframe for when power will be restored, but crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
Q: Were any other services affected by the outage?
A: Yes, Metro’s C (Green) Line trains were temporarily suspended, and the City of Downey deployed police to manage traffic control at intersections where traffic lights were out.
