As the deadly heat wave continues broiling the state, officials say Californians should be ready for rolling blackouts.
The California Independent System Operator is asking people to take any measures possible to reduce their power usage as much as possible starting at 4 p.m., when another Flex Alert goes into effect. That includes unplugging devices you aren’t using, turning the air conditioning to 78 degrees or turning it off, and holding off on running large appliances like your dishwasher and laundry machine until the power demand decreases.
Right now, usage is higher than ever as California contends with triple-digit heat in some areas.
Read more at the Los Angeles Times.