Preparing for College Includes Making Sure Students are Prepared for Emergencies

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PG&E, in collaboration with Chico State, has launched two educational modules aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness among college students during National Preparedness Month. The resources are accessible through PG&E's Safety Action Center website, providing essential information such as signing up for alerts, packing emergency kits, and fire prevention tips. This initiative supports over 16 million residents in California, promoting safety during potential emergencies.

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• Launch of educational modules for emergency preparedness.
• Partnership with Chico State enhances community engagement.
• Resources available on the Safety Action Center support student safety.

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- College should be an educational and memorable experience for students – but it should also be safe. September is National Preparedness Month, and as students settle into their new surroundings, they need to be prepared for emergencies that could happen at any time. That’s why, in partnership with Chico State, PG&E has developed two educational modules that will show college students how to prepare for an emergency, on and off-campus.

These resources are brief but contain important information that will take the guesswork out of emergency preparedness for students and their families. This information will be available on the Safety Action Center, PG&E’s preparedness website, which provides tips to help Californians keep their families, homes and businesses safe during natural disasters and other emergencies.

Students will learn:

• How to sign up for important alerts so they are aware of potential hazards
• What essentials to pack in their emergency kit
• Ways to prevent starting fires in residence halls and off-campus apartments
• And many more emergency preparedness tips.

To learn more about emergency preparedness tips, please visit the Safety Action Center (safetyactioncenter.pge.com).

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 initiative has PG&E launched for college students?

PG&E launched educational modules for emergency preparedness in partnership with Chico State.

How can college students access emergency preparedness resources from PG&E?

The resources can be accessed through PG&E’s Safety Action Center website.

What topics do PG&E's emergency preparedness modules cover?

The modules cover signing up for alerts, packing emergency kits, and fire prevention tips.

Which company developed the emergency preparedness program for students?

PG&E developed the emergency preparedness program in partnership with Chico State.

When is National Preparedness Month?

National Preparedness Month is observed in September.