NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsSeptember 1, 2026San Diego
SDG&E conducts emergency notification system test for San Diego customers
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) sent test emergency notifications to millions of customers on Tuesday to verify the reliability of its alert system before the Santa Ana wind season. The utility used text messages, phone calls, and emails to ensure it can reach residents and businesses during future emergencies.
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Residents who did not receive the test alert are encouraged to update their contact information at MyEnergyCenter.com to ensure they receive critical wildfire or outage warnings.
Key Facts
- SDG&E conducted a system-wide test of its emergency notification system on Tuesday, September 1.
- Test alerts were sent via text message (from 73434), phone call (from 1-858-868-4586), and email (from notices@sdge.com).
- The test occurred during a two-hour window around lunchtime.
- Customers who did not receive the test should verify their contact information at MyEnergyCenter.com.
- The test is a preparation measure for the upcoming Santa Ana wind season, which increases wildfire risk.
- SDG&E has replaced wooden power poles with steel poles as part of its wildfire safety investments.
- The notification system is intended to provide alerts for emergencies, severe weather, and power outages.
- The Witch Fire in 2007 was ignited by a power line knocked down by Santa Ana winds.
Who's Mentioned
other1-858-868-4586“Phone number used for SDG&E emergency calls.”other73434“Short code used for SDG&E text message alerts.”personRoland Franklin“SDG&E spokesman.”otherWitch Fire“Wildfire event in 2007.”personChris Barnhill“Blossom Valley resident and wildfire survivor.”organizationSan Diego Gas & Electric“The utility company conducting the emergency notification test.”otherCedar Fire“Wildfire event in 2003.”