PG&E’s Digital Preparedness Series -- ‘7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home’ -- Returns with Three New Bonus Episodes

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has launched three new bonus episodes of its video learning series, “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home,” aimed at helping Californians prepare for the wildfire season. Over 300,000 viewers engaged with the series last year, which offers critical information through the Ready, Set, Go! framework. Executives emphasize the increasing wildfire risks in California, urging community preparedness. The first of the new episodes is available on PG&E’s Safety Action Center, with the remaining episodes set to release in June.

Positive

• Enhancement of community preparedness through educational resources.
• Over 300,000 viewers engaged with the series last year, indicating strong public interest.
• Launch of additional content addressing the increasing wildfire risks.

Negative

• Wildfire seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer, posing ongoing risks.

Available on the Safety Action Center, the videos show Californians basic steps to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Last year, more than 300,000 Californians watched Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) video learning series, “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home,” to learn how to prepare their homes and communities for wildfire season.

Now, the show is returning with three new bonus episodes that will show Californians how to get Ready, Set, and Go! These three steps empower communities to prepare for the wildfire season and for swift action should there be a wildfire in their area.

“Fire seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer,” said David Hawks, Senior Public Safety Specialist at PG&E. “The Ready, Set, Go! framework gives homeowners the knowledge they need to prepare their home, family and community from the threat of a wildfire ahead of an emergency – and to better assist first responders.”

“Meteorologists and fire experts continue to forecast that the state of California faces an unprecedented wildfire risk, and that we all need to get ready,” said Sumeet Singh, a PG&E Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer and Interim Chief Safety Officer.

“At PG&E, we are doing everything possible to prepare for the peak wildfire season and to keep our hometowns that we are privileged to serve safe. We know our customers also want to learn how they can prepare for an emergency – which is why we created the ‘7 Saturdays’ learning series,” Singh said.

You can watch the first of the three bonus episodes now on the Safety Action Center (safetyactioncenter.pge.com), PG&E’s online preparedness resource which provides information to help customers keep their families, homes and businesses safe during natural disasters and other emergencies. The second and third episodes will be released in June.

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 PG&E's new video series about wildfire preparedness?

PG&E's new video series, titled “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home,” provides residents with essential steps to prepare for the wildfire season.

How many viewers watched PG&E's wildfire preparation series last year?

More than 300,000 Californians engaged with PG&E's wildfire preparation video series last year.

When will the new episodes of PG&E's wildfire preparedness series be released?

The first bonus episode is available now, with the second and third episodes set to release in June.

What is the <b>Ready, Set, Go!</b> framework introduced by PG&amp;E?

The Ready, Set, Go! framework empowers communities to prepare for wildfires by providing essential knowledge and encouraging proactive measures.

What risks are associated with wildfire seasons in California according to PG&amp;E?

PG&E executives highlight that wildfire seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer, increasing the threat to communities.