PG&E Readies Resources, Crews Ahead of Storm Bringing Heavy Rain and Wind to Northern California
PG&E is preparing for a major storm system expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Northern California through the weekend. The company has positioned crews and resources across its service area to ensure swift power restoration in case of outages. PG&E is utilizing storm outage prediction models with AI and machine learning to anticipate potential damage and optimize resource deployment.
The company has pre-staged essential equipment including power poles, powerlines, and transformers throughout its service area. PG&E has also implemented real-time customer update systems through their online outage center and is providing storm safety guidelines for residents, including proper generator usage, flashlight preparation, and emergency protocols for downed power lines.
PG&E si sta preparando per un importante sistema di tempeste che dovrebbe portare forti piogge e venti intensi nel Nord della California durante il fine settimana. L'azienda ha posizionato squadre e risorse in tutta la sua area di servizio per garantire un ripristino rapido della corrente in caso di interruzioni. PG&E sta utilizzando modelli predittivi delle interruzioni causate da tempeste con intelligenza artificiale e apprendimento automatico per anticipare possibili danni e ottimizzare il dispiegamento delle risorse.
L'azienda ha precostituito attrezzature essenziali tra cui pali della luce, linee elettriche e trasformatori in tutta la sua area di servizio. PG&E ha anche implementato sistemi di aggiornamento in tempo reale per i clienti attraverso il loro centro online per le interruzioni e sta fornendo linee guida sulla sicurezza durante le tempeste per i residenti, inclusi l'uso corretto dei generatori, la preparazione delle torce e i protocolli d'emergenza per le linee elettriche abbattute.
PG&E se está preparando para un importante sistema de tormentas que se espera traiga fuertes lluvias y vientos fuertes al norte de California durante el fin de semana. La empresa ha colocado equipos y recursos en toda su área de servicio para garantizar una rápida restauración de la electricidad en caso de cortes. PG&E está utilizando modelos de predicción de cortes por tormentas con inteligencia artificial y aprendizaje automático para anticipar posibles daños y optimizar el despliegue de recursos.
La empresa ha preposicionado equipos esenciales, incluidos postes de electricidad, líneas eléctricas y transformadores a lo largo de su área de servicio. PG&E también ha implementado sistemas de actualización en tiempo real para clientes a través de su centro en línea para cortes y está proporcionando pautas de seguridad durante tormentas para los residentes, incluidas el uso adecuado de generadores, la preparación de linternas y los protocolos de emergencia para líneas eléctricas caídas.
PG&E는 북부 캘리포니아에 강한 비와 강풍을 동반한 대규모 폭풍 시스템이 주말 동안 몰려올 것으로 예상됨에 따라 준비하고 있습니다. 회사는 정전 시 신속하게 전력을 복구할 수 있도록 서비스 지역 전역에 작업자와 자원을 배치했습니다. PG&E는 AI와 기계 학습을 통한 폭풍 정전 예측 모델을 이용해 잠재적인 피해를 예상하고 자원 배치를 최적화하고 있습니다.
회사는 서비스 지역 전역에 전봇대, 전선 및 변압기와 같은 필수 장비를 사전 배치했습니다. PG&E는 또한 온라인 정전 센터를 통해 실시간 고객 업데이트 시스템을 구현하고 있으며, 주민들에게는 적절한 발전기 사용, 손전등 준비 및 전선 파손 시 긴급 프로토콜을 포함한 폭풍 안전 지침을 제공하고 있습니다.
PG&E se prépare à un important système de tempête qui devrait apporter des fortes pluies et des vents violents dans le nord de la Californie tout au long du week-end. L'entreprise a positionné des équipes et des ressources dans toute sa zone de service pour assurer une rapide restauration de l'électricité en cas de coupures. PG&E utilise des modèles de prédiction des coupures de courant liés aux tempêtes grâce à l'IA et à l'apprentissage automatique pour anticiper d'éventuels dommages et optimiser le déploiement des ressources.
L'entreprise a préalablement placé des équipements essentiels tels que des poteaux électriques, des lignes électriques et des transformateurs dans toute sa zone de service. PG&E a également mis en place des systèmes de mise à jour en temps réel pour les clients via son centre des pannes en ligne et fournit des directives de sécurité en cas de tempête pour les résidents, y compris l'utilisation appropriée des générateurs, la préparation des lampes de poche et les protocoles d'urgence pour les lignes électriques tombées.
PG&E bereitet sich auf ein großes Sturmsystem vor, das voraussichtlich bis zum Wochenende heftigen Regen und starke Winde nach Nordkalifornien bringen wird. Das Unternehmen hat Teams und Ressourcen in seinem Versorgungsgebiet positioniert, um im Falle von Stromausfällen eine zügige Wiederherstellung der Stromversorgung zu gewährleisten. PG&E verwendet Storm-Outage-Prognosemodelle mit KI und maschinellem Lernen, um mögliche Schäden vorherzusagen und den Ressourceneinsatz zu optimieren.
Das Unternehmen hat essentielle Ausrüstungen wie Strommasten, Stromleitungen und Transformatoren in seinem Versorgungsgebiet vorab bereitgestellt. PG&E hat außerdem Echtzeit-Kundenaktualisierungssysteme über ihr Online-Ausfallzentrum implementiert und gibt den Anwohnern Sicherheitsrichtlinien für Stürme an die Hand, einschließlich des richtigen Einsatzes von Generatoren, der Vorbereitung von Taschenlampen und Notfallprotokollen für umgestürzte Stromleitungen.
- Implementation of AI and machine learning for storm damage prediction
- Pre-positioned crews and equipment for rapid response
- Established real-time outage monitoring and customer communication systems
- Potential widespread power outages and service disruptions
- Risk of infrastructure damage from severe weather conditions
According to PG&E Meteorologist Evan Duffey, "strong winds will arrive in the northern part of PG&E's service area Friday with the central and southern regions seeing adverse weather follow on Friday night and Saturday. This will be a fast-moving storm that will also deliver significant precipitation and widespread damaging winds. We've worked closely with our Operations teams to provide insights and data around where the strongest impact from the storm will take place."
PG&E uses storm outage prediction models coupled with AI and machine learning to determine potential storm-related damage along with the potential timing, location, and number of power outages to pre-position storm response resources including, electric crews, troublemen, distribution line technicians, and system inspectors who serve as the utility's first responders, along with personnel who will monitor electric incidents for public safety.
"Our crews are in position and prepared to safely and quickly respond in support of our customers and hometowns following this storm," said Peter Kenny, PG&E Senior Vice President, Electric Operations.
PG&E has also prestaged power poles, powerlines, transformers, and other electric equipment at yards throughout its service area to make equipment repairs and restore power to affected areas safely and as quickly as possible.
Keeping Customers Informed
If an outage does occur, PG&E customers can find real-time updates via the online outage center, including status updates the assessments, repair and estimated time of restoration.
Renters and others without a PG&E account may also use this portal to sign up for outage notifications by text, email, or phone.
Daily updates around storm response and restoration will be available on PG&E Currents.
Storm Safety Tips
As PG&E follows its plan to prepare for the storm, customers are urged to prepare their families as well.
- Never touch downed wires: If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it—and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 9-1-1 and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
- Use generators safely: Customers with standby electric generators should ensure they are properly installed by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area. Improperly installed generators pose a significant danger to customers, as well as crews working on powerlines. If using portable generators, be sure they are in a well-ventilated area.
- Use flashlights, not candles: During a power outage, use battery-operated flashlights and not candles, due to the risk of fire. And keep extra batteries on hand. If you must use candles, please keep them away from drapes, lampshades, animals and small children. Do not leave candles unattended.
- Have a backup phone: If you have a telephone system that requires electricity to work, such as a cordless phone or answering machine, plan to have a standard telephone or cellular phone ready as a backup. Having a portable charging device helps to keep your cell phone running.
- Have fresh drinking water and ice: Freeze plastic containers filled with water to make blocks of ice that can be placed in your refrigerator/freezer to prevent food spoilage.
- Secure your outside furniture: Strong winds can blow lawn chairs and other outdoor items into powerlines.
- Turn off appliances: If you experience an outage, unplug or turn off all electrical appliances to avoid overloading circuits and to prevent fire hazards when power is restored. Simply leave a single lamp on to alert you when power returns.
- Safely clean up: After the storm has passed, be sure to safely clean up. Never touch downed wires and always call 8-1-1 or visit 811express.com at least two full business days before digging to have all underground utilities safely marked.
Other tips can be found at: Safety and Preparedness, Storm Safety, and Safety Action Center.
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
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