City Council Meeting 01/26/2026 (Closed Session starts at 6:00 PM) — Staff Report

Summary

PSPS events significantly affected Simi Valley in 2025, causing prolonged outages that disrupted daily life. The City does not control electric service or PSPS decision-making but plays a role in community communication, preparedness, and advocacy. This report discusses how the City can support residents in preparing for and responding to future PSPS events. The City Council is asked to provide direction on building on existing outreach and education efforts to better connect residents to available programs and resources.

Details

Subject

Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Summary

PSPS events significantly affected Simi Valley in 2025, causing prolonged outages that disrupted daily life. The City does not control electric service or PSPS decision-making but plays a role in community communication, preparedness, and advocacy. This report discusses how the City can support residents in preparing for and responding to future PSPS events. The City Council is asked to provide direction on building on existing outreach and education efforts to better connect residents to available programs and resources.

Report Date

2026-01-26

Report Type

staff

Report Title

Provide direction to support Simi Valley residents impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs through outreach and education efforts

Authoring Body

Office of the City Manager

Reporting Period

2025