Online Video Series Helps Californians Prepare Emergency Kits and Plans

Rhea-AI Summary

Pacific Gas and Electric (PCG) is aiding Californians as wildfire season peaks by sharing vital safety information. In the fourth episode of the 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home series, experts discuss emergency kits and evacuation plans. Key topics include signing up for emergency alerts, essentials for go-bags, and evacuation strategies. This initiative highlights PG&E’s commitment to community safety amid natural disasters. Viewers can access the series on PG&E's Safety Action Center.

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• Increased community engagement through safety education during wildfire season.
• Launch of a practical online series to assist residents in preparing for emergencies.

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As California enters the height of wildfire season, PG&E is continuing to offer information to help all Californians protect their homes and communities. In the fourth episode of its new 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home online video series, PG&E Senior Public Safety Specialist David Hawks and Co-Host Alicia Mason dig into how viewers can prepare emergency kits and plans for safe home evacuations.

Customers can stream the show on PG&E’s preparedness website, the Safety Action Center, which provides a wide array of information to help customers keep their families, homes and businesses safe during natural disasters and other emergencies.

Hawks, former CAL FIRE Chief of the Butte Unit, knows firsthand how important it is to have an emergency plan in place. According to Hawks, preparing in advance can ease fear and anxiety and help people respond quicker during an actual emergency. “Every household should have their own emergency plan that they review and update every six months. This includes having at least two emergency exit routes mapped out of your home and community, packing an emergency go-bag and signing up for emergency alerts,” said Hawks.

In this episode, viewers will learn:

• How to sign up for emergency alerts
• What to include in an emergency kit or go-bag
• How to plan for an evacuation

Watch the fourth episode now on the Safety Action Center (safetyactioncenter.pge.com). New episodes will launch every week, for seven weeks.

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 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home series?

The series aims to educate Californians on preparing emergency kits and evacuation plans during wildfire season.

How can I access the 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home series by PG&E?

You can stream the series on PG&E's Safety Action Center website.

What topics are covered in the fourth episode of PG&E's safety series?

The fourth episode covers signing up for emergency alerts, contents of an emergency kit, and planning for evacuations.

When will new episodes of the 7 Saturdays series be released?

New episodes will be released weekly for seven weeks.

Who is featured in PG&E's 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home series?

David Hawks, a Senior Public Safety Specialist at PG&E and former CAL FIRE Chief, co-hosts the series.