Power Outages Hit Schools Amid Climate Crisis

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Strong winds caused power cuts at schools in Riverside County. This happened in winter 2024 and also in 2025.

Power companies like Edison turn off electricity to stop big fires. State officials allow this during very bad weather conditions.

School closures meant students missed important lessons and meals. Poor families especially depend on these vital school services.

Schools lost money when they had to close for a day. Buying new equipment to keep power on is very expensive.

Schools often did not get clear warnings before power cuts. Edison paid a fine for not telling people about the shutoffs.

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What caused power cuts at schools in Riverside County?

Strong winds caused power cuts at schools in Riverside County.

Why do power companies turn off electricity?

Power companies turn off electricity to stop big fires during very bad weather conditions.

How did school closures affect students?

School closures meant students missed important lessons and meals.

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