Simple Steps Can Make a Big Impact on Reducing Risk and Keeping Homes Safer

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PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) highlights the importance of home fire safety in the latest episode of 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home. The episode emphasizes that homes with working smoke alarms have a 55% lower risk of fire fatalities. Hosted by Alicia Mason and David Hawks, the show educates viewers on testing smoke detectors, using fire extinguishers, and gas shut-off procedures. With nearly 250,000 views, the series aims to help homeowners improve safety against fire risks. New episodes will be released weekly.

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• The episode educates the public on fire safety, which can lead to a safer community.
• The show has garnered nearly 250,000 views, indicating strong public interest.

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According to the National Fire Protection Association, the risk of home structure fire fatalities was 55% lower in homes with working smoke alarms. In the sixth episode of 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home, viewers will learn how to check if their smoke detectors are working properly along with other tips to make the inside of their homes more fire-resilient.

“We need to remind our community members that much like they prepare their homes for wildfire season by creating defensible space and home hardening, there are also simple tasks that can be done in the home that take minimal effort but can yield significant impact on reducing risk and keeping homes safer,” said Joe Nordlinger, Vice President of Grants for The Napa Communities Firewise Foundation.

With nearly 250,000 total views, today the 7 Saturdays series is showing Californians what they can do in just a few hours on a Saturday to better protect their homes. You can stream the show on PG&E’s preparedness website, the Safety Action Center, which provides information to help customers keep their families, homes and businesses safe during natural disasters and other emergencies. The show is hosted by Alicia Mason and David Hawks, Senior Public Safety Specialist at PG&E.

Hawks, former CAL FIRE Chief of the Butte Unit, has seen firsthand how simple preparations in the home can make a big difference and keep people safe in an emergency. According to Hawks, “Taking the time to learn how to use a fire extinguisher or turn off your gas in an emergency are critical to protecting yourself and your loved ones. And don’t forget about smoke detectors – they need working batteries and should be replaced after 10 years,” he said.

In this episode, viewers will learn:

• How to test smoke detectors and make sure that they are working.
• The proper way to use a fire extinguisher using the acronym P.A.S.S. (Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep).
• How to turn off gas if you suspect a leak.

You can watch the sixth 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 importance of working smoke alarms according to PG&E?

Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of home fire fatalities by 55%.

Where can I watch the <i>7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home</i> series?

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

Who hosts the <i>7 Saturdays</i> fire safety series?

The series is hosted by Alicia Mason and David Hawks, a Senior Public Safety Specialist at PG&E.

How many views has the <i>7 Saturdays</i> series received?

The series has received nearly 250,000 views.

What fire safety topics are covered in the latest episode?

The episode covers how to test smoke detectors, use a fire extinguisher, and turn off gas in case of a leak.