PG&E’s Video Preparedness Series, 7 Saturdays, is Helping Californians to ‘Get Set and Go!’ in the Event of a Wildfire

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (NYSE:PCG) released a bonus episode of its series "7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home," focusing on wildfire preparedness. The episode guides Californians on how to prepare for evacuations during fire season, highlighting the importance of being ready when conditions change. Key topics include packing an emergency evacuation kit, steps to take during a wildfire, and staying informed. The series aims to equip families with essential safety knowledge to protect themselves and their homes.

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• Focus on community safety and preparedness during wildfire season.
• Provides practical steps for emergency evacuation and safety.

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OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In the final bonus episode of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home (7 Saturdays),” viewers will learn how to “Get Set and Go!” should there be a wildfire in their community. Taking simple steps to prepare for an evacuation helps Californians practice how to safely and smoothly evacuate their community if a wildfire develops.

“During fire season, conditions can change rapidly,” says PG&E Senior Public Safety Specialist David Hawks. In the video series available at safetyactioncenter.pge.com, Hawks outlines the additional actions that can be taken to make sure California families are “Set” for an evacuation and can “Go” at a moment’s notice.

“The more actions we take now to follow the ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ game plan, the more prepared our family and our homes will be when it comes to wildfire,” he said.

Part three of the new bonus episode shows viewers:

1. Which items to pack in an emergency evacuation kit for their car.
2. What steps to take when a wildfire develops nearby.
3. How to stay alert and informed before and during an emergency.

You can watch all of the 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

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 how to prepare for and respond to wildfires.

What topics are covered in the latest episode of PG&E's wildfire preparedness series?

The episode covers packing an emergency kit, steps to take during a wildfire, and staying informed during emergencies.

Who is providing insights in the PG&E wildfire preparedness series?

David Hawks, a Senior Public Safety Specialist at PG&E, provides insights in the series.

Where can I access PG&E's wildfire preparedness videos?

The videos are available on PG&E’s Safety Action Center website.

When was the latest episode of PG&E's wildfire preparedness series released?

The latest episode was released as a bonus episode, though no specific date is mentioned.