Online Video Series Helps Californians Prepare Emergency Kits and Plans

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PG&E launched the fourth episode of its 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home series, aimed at helping Californians prepare for wildfires. The episode focuses on creating emergency plans and kits for safe evacuations. David Hawks, a former CAL FIRE Chief, stresses the importance of having a household emergency plan that is reviewed biannually. Key topics include signing up for emergency alerts, essential items for emergency kits, and evacuation planning. This initiative supports PG&E's ongoing commitment to public safety amid California's wildfire season.

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• Launch of educational video series aimed at enhancing community preparedness.
• Expert insights from David Hawks, emphasizing emergency planning.
• Addresses current wildfire risks, enhancing corporate social responsibility.

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Fourth Episode in 7 Saturdays Series Helps take the Anxiety out of Emergency Planning

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As California is in 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 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' series?

The series aims to educate Californians on emergency preparedness during wildfire season.

Who is featured in the fourth episode of the '7 Saturdays' series?

The episode features David Hawks, a former CAL FIRE Chief, along with co-host Alicia Mason.

How can viewers access PG&E's preparedness video series?

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

What topics are covered in the fourth episode of the '7 Saturdays' series?

The episode covers emergency alert sign-ups, creating an emergency kit, and evacuation planning.

Why is emergency planning emphasized in the '7 Saturdays' series?

It helps reduce fear and anxiety and enables quicker responses during real emergencies.