Power shutoffs prompt school closures for second day in a row
Several schools are closing for the second day in a row due to public safety power shutoffs prompted by a Red Flag Warning.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Several schools are closing for the second day in a row due to public safety power shutoffs prompted by a Red Flag Warning.
The San Diego County of Education announced the following school districts in East County canceling classes for Wednesday:
- Alpine Union School District
- Dehesa School District
- Jamul-Dulzura Union School District
- Julian Union Elementary School District
- Julian Union High School District
- Mountain Empire School District
- Spencer Valley School District
- Warner Unified School District
Also, Barona Indian Charter School in Lakeside Union School District and Vivian Banks Charter School in Bonsall Unified School District will not be open due to the power shutoffs.
"The safety of students and school staff is of the utmost importance to San Diego County school districts," SDCOE said in a news release Tuesday.
Public safety power shutoffs are issued as a precaution to help prevent flying debris from coming into contact with power lines and potentially igniting a fire, per San Diego Gas & Electric.
On Monday and into Tuesday morning, SDCOE confirmed the closures of several schools due to the power shutoffs.
Harrah's Resort Southern California was also forced to close its property because of the high wind warning and mandatory power outages in the area. However, as of late Tuesday morning, the casino said power was restored.
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