Public Safety


Chris Johns Annual Meeting 2012
May 14, 2012

VIDEO: PG&E’s Goal is to Have “Safest Operations in Country,” Chris Johns Says

PG&E President Chris Johns spoke about safety, reliability and affordability, three key focus areas for the company.

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May 14, 2012

VIDEO: PG&E Has ‘Initiated Sweeping Changes Across the Company,’ Earley Says

In his remarks, Earley talked about his priorities for the company, what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done.

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May 14, 2012

VIDEO: Earley Meets Reporters Before PG&E Corporation’s Annual Shareholders Meeting

In his remarks, Earley shared what he was going to tell the company’s shareholders, including his priorities and his sense of the progress being made by PG&E.

whitewater
May 1, 2012

Spring Snowmelt Prompts Water Safety Warning

PG&E and state officials are warning outdoor recreationists to take serious precautions against cold temperatures and swift currents when in or near water this spring.

Arc Flash Award
April 16, 2012

VIDEO: New Procedure Reduces Dangers at Power Plant

This week, Gateway Generating Station Senior Manager Ron Gawer will accept a best practices award for an improvement that has increased safety in the event of an electrical explosion.

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April 11, 2012

Call 811 Before You Dig to Prevent Injuries, Damage, Outages

April is National Safe Digging Month. PG&E is using the opportunity to remind customers to call 811 before starting any excavation project to avoid hitting natural gas pipelines, electric power lines and other utilities that can be buried just below the surface.

Fresno County: Pole Test and Treat
April 4, 2012

PG&E Makes Sure Utility Poles Stand the Test of Time

Working with a team of contractors, the utility’s Pole Test and Treat Program will oversee inspection of about 300,000 poles this year – slightly more than last year. It’s part of a painstaking and cumbersome process that involves detailed mapping and experts in the field.

March 28, 2012

San Luis Obispo: First-ever Preparedness Expo Attracts 1,000 People

More than 1,000 people received information on how to prepare for a natural disaster at the Preparedness Expo on Saturday (March 24) at the San Luis Obispo Vets Hall. The event was sponsored by PG&E.

Diablo Canyon Power Plant
March 9, 2012

PG&E Reaffirms Commitment to Safety at Diablo Canyon Power Plant

There always has been — and will continue to be — an ongoing effort to maximize and improve safety at the plant located in San Luis Obispo County. PG&E has and continues to take the Fukushima accident seriously.

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March 8, 2012

VIDEO: PG&E Moves Huge Transformer Through Streets of San Francisco

As part of a project to upgrade electric reliability in San Francisco, PG&E recently made a big move. A 20-foot-tall, multi-ton transformer was delivered to the Embarcadero Substation at the corner of Folsom and Fremont.

March 7, 2012

Plant Right Tree in the Right Place as California Celebrates Arbor Day

The ecologically-admirable act of planting a tree might seem harmless – and generally it is – but planting the wrong type of tree too close to overhead power lines can cause problems.

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March 5, 2012

VIDEO: NFL Hall of Famer Lends a Hand for PG&E, Red Cross Program

On Friday (March 2), 49ers great Jerry Rice helped assemble disaster preparedness kits during an event in San Francisco hosted by PG&E and the American Red Cross. PG&E also provided a $2.5 million donation to the Red Cross’ Ready Neighborhoods program, which is improving disaster readiness throughout the utility’s territory.

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March 2, 2012

PG&E Provides $2.5 Million Boost for Red Cross Program

PG&E on Friday (March 2) donated $2.5 million to the American Red Cross, further strengthening the utility’s partnership in a program designed to get 50 communities in Northern and Central California ready for a disaster.

February 27, 2012

San Francisco: Red Cross, PG&E Team for Disaster Preparedness

Union Square will become a disaster preparedness hub on Friday (March 2) as PG&E and the American Red Cross Bay Area chapter prepares communities for a natural disaster. The event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is part of the Red Cross’ program called Ready Neighborhoods.

World Ag Expo demo
February 15, 2012

PG&E Takes Part in World’s Largest Ag Show

The World Ag Expo in California’s agriculturally-rich Central San Joaquin Valley is expected to draw 100,000 visitors this week, providing PG&E a prime opportunity to reach an important segment of its customer base. Launched more than 40 years ago, the World Ag Expo – part farm trade show and part state fair – has grown to attract local as well as international visitors from 72 countries.

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