SAN DIEGO–Due to high winds, SDG&E shutoff power to customers in the east county communities on Wednesday.

The utility company shutoff power to Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Campo Reservation, Descanso, Escondido, Jacumba, La Jolla Reservation, La Posta Reservation, Manzanita Reservation, Mesa Grande Reservation, Pauma Reservation, Pauma Valley, Potrero, Ramona, Santa Ysabel, Santa Ysabel Reservation, Valley Center and Viejas Reservation to approximately 5,563 customers.

“We recognize losing power is disruptive, and we sincerely thank our customers for their patience and understanding,” SDG&E posted on their website. 

SDG&E’s meteorology team continues to closely monitor weather conditions. The company said the safety of their customers, the public, and employees is their highest priority.

Fire- and wind-prone backcountry communities in the High Fire Threat District (HFTD) and some inland and coastal communities outside of the HFTD. Visit sdge.com/ready to see a map and a list of communities that could be affected.

For the latest information about outages and current conditions visit sdge.com/ready.