Helping Customers Prepare For Wildfire Season: PG&E Hosting Weekly Regional Wildfire Safety Webinars

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is conducting a series of regional wildfire safety webinars to share its wildfire prevention plans and gather customer feedback. These webinars, scheduled every Thursday, will cover topics such as PG&E’s safety technology, resources for customers regarding Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, and ongoing wildfire prevention efforts. The next events will occur on April 15, 22, and 29, focusing on specific counties in California. Closed captioning will be available in multiple languages.

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• Initiative to engage customers through regional wildfire safety webinars.
• Focus on improving wildfire prevention efforts and PSPS resources.
• Availability of webinars in multiple languages, promoting inclusivity.

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• None.

As part of its commitment to the safety of its customers and the communities it serves, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working year-round to make its system safer, to prevent wildfires and to improve Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.

To share its wildfire prevention plans in 2021 and listen to customers’ feedback, PG&E is hosting a series of weekly regional wildfire safety webinars. Each event will feature a brief presentation, after which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to PG&E subject matter experts.

During the events, the PG&E team will discuss:

• PG&E’s wildfire prevention efforts
• Resources to help customers and communities before, during and after PSPS events
• Improvements to PG&E’s safety technology and tools

The webinar events take place each Thursday, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and continue through the summer. The following webinars are planned through April:

• April 15 – Alpine, Amador and Calaveras Counties
• April 22 – El Dorado County
• April 29 – Solano and Yolo Counties

While the webinar events will focus on regional work in the listed counties, all PG&E customers are welcome to join. Closed captioning will be available in English, Spanish and Chinese and a dial-in number is available for those who aren’t able to join online.

For the full webinar events schedule, information on how to join, recordings and presentation materials from past events, and to learn more about PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program, visit pge.com/wildfiresafety.

More information and resources to help you and your family prepare for and stay safe in the event of an emergency can be found at safetyactioncenter.pge.com.

About PG&E

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of PG&E's wildfire safety webinars?

The webinars aim to share PG&E's wildfire prevention plans and gather customer feedback.

When are PG&E's wildfire safety webinars scheduled?

The webinars are held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with upcoming dates on April 15, 22, and 29.

What topics will be discussed in PG&E's wildfire safety webinars?

Topics include wildfire prevention efforts, resources for PSPS events, and improvements in safety technology.

Is there a way to access past PG&E wildfire safety webinar materials?

Yes, recordings and presentation materials from past events are available on PG&E's website.

How can customers join PG&E's wildfire safety webinars?

Customers can join online or via a dial-in number provided for those unable to attend online.