Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor John Cruikshank has reached out to Elon Musk for assistance as the community faces potential gas and power shutoffs due to severe landslides exacerbated by heavy rains. In a letter to Musk, posted on X, Cruikshank suggested a collaboration to implement Tesla’s solar technology and Powerwall batteries to help affected homes.

Key points include:
– The region is experiencing a critical emergency with landslides displacing families and damaging homes.
– Southern California Gas recently cut off gas service to 135 homes for safety reasons, and Southern California Edison warned over 500 homes of impending power shutoffs.
– Electricity loss poses risks to communication, sewage systems, and groundwater pumping essential to managing landslide risks.
– Mayor Cruikshank invited Musk to visit the area to explore sustainable energy solutions, positioning Tesla as a leader in clean energy.
– The mayor has also sought state and federal aid for landslide repairs, noting that typical insurance does not cover such disasters.