The threat of more landslides forced a utility provider to disconnect power to hundreds of homes in a Southern California community. Scientists say the shifting of the land in Rancho Palos Verdes has accelerated because of climate change. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.
A state of emergency was declared in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes Tuesday a day after more homes lost power due to the shifting land. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proclamation of a state of emergency would allow the state government to “utilize and employ” state resources to provide assistance to nearly 300 people who live and work in the area without gas and electricity.
“, Southern California Edison notified the city and 105 out of 270 Seaview homes that their electricity service will be discontinued for varying lengths of time, due to the risk of utility equipment igniting a wildfire and other hazards caused by downed wires or damaged equipment impacted by landslide movement,” the city said in an update Monday morning. The power shutoff will continue for at least 24 hours.
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