Power blackouts can happen for various reasons such as a traffic accident, a downed tree, bad weather, or a system overload. Sometimes the power turned off for maintenance, upgrades, and consumer safety. SoCal Edison will notify residents of affected areas when there is a scheduled power shutdown. You can check the status of expected and unexpected power outages in your area by following this link and entering your zip code. You may also report the power outage to SoCal Edison if it’s not listed by clicking here.