New Episode of 7 Saturdays Safety Series Shows Viewers How to Build a More Fire Resilient Community

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The latest episode of 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home focuses on community wildfire safety planning. Co-host David Hawks emphasizes the importance of communication with neighbors to enhance emergency readiness. Viewers will learn critical skills, including establishing an emergency communication line, collaborating with neighbors for emergency preparedness, and connecting with local Community Emergency Response Teams and Fire Safe Councils. All episodes are available on PG&E's Safety Action Center, dedicated to disaster preparedness.

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• Over 250,000 views of the 7 Saturdays series highlight community engagement.
• Educational content enhances wildfire safety awareness among viewers.
• Focus on community collaboration fosters a supportive environment for emergency readiness.

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With more than a quarter-million views from across California, the 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home series airs a new episode this week, “Building a More Fire-Resilient Community.” Over the past seven weeks, the 7 Saturdays series has shown viewers how to create defensible space around homes, prepare evacuation plans, be “fire-smart” gardeners and much more.

This week’s episode tackles one of the most important parts of wildfire safety—planning ahead with your community. According to co-host and PG&E Senior Public Safety Specialist, David Hawks, being prepared isn’t just about your personal property—it’s also about communicating with your friends and neighbors. “We are all in this together,” said Hawks. “The more we know and work alongside our neighbors, the better able we are to assist those in need during an emergency,” he said.

In this episode, viewers learn:

• How to establish an emergency line of communication with family and friends
• The best ways to work together with neighbors to prepare for emergencies
• How to find and sign up for Community Emergency Response Teams and Fire Safe Councils in their area

All episodes of the 7 Saturdays series are available on PG&E’s preparedness website, the Safety Action Center, which provides information to help customers keep their families, homes and businesses safe during natural disasters and other emergencies. The show is hosted by Alicia Mason and David Hawks.

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 focus of the latest episode of the 7 Saturdays series from PG&E?

The latest episode focuses on community wildfire safety planning and the importance of communication with neighbors.

How many views has the 7 Saturdays series received so far?

The series has received over 250,000 views across California.

What can viewers learn from this week's episode of 7 Saturdays?

Viewers can learn how to establish emergency communication, collaborate with neighbors, and find local emergency response teams.

Where can I watch all episodes of the 7 Saturdays series?

All episodes are available on PG&E's Safety Action Center website.

Who are the hosts of the 7 Saturdays series?

The series is hosted by Alicia Mason and David Hawks.

What utility company is behind the 7 Saturdays series?

The series is produced by PG&E, Pacific Gas and Electric Company.