PG&E Announces Enhanced Wildfire Prevention and Safety Efforts Including Expanded Inspections; Additional Support for Camp Fire Victims and Their Families

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced that it will be implementing a series of additional precautionary measures intended to further decrease wildfire threats in communities that are at higher risk of wildfires, as well as additional support for its customers and their families impacted by the Camp Fire in Butte County. The actions that PG&E announced include:

• Implementing a series of additional safety measures, including expanded inspections and other safety precautions intended to further reduce wildfire threats throughout its service area;
• Appointing an officer-level PG&E leader with the responsibility and accountability to oversee the longer-term rebuilding efforts in the fire-impacted area in Butte County.

“The families impacted by Camp Fire are our customers, our neighbors, and our friends, and our hearts go out to those who have lost so much. We are committed to supporting them through the recovery and rebuilding process and helping protect all of the customers we serve from the ever-increasing threat of wildfires,” said Geisha Williams, PG&E Corporation CEO and President.

Additional Rebuilding Steps: Support for Those Affected by the Camp Fire

PG&E has appointed Aaron Johnson, currently vice president, Electric Operations, as the company’s rebuilding officer to lead local community restoration efforts. The rebuilding officer will be responsible for:

• Coordinating with state and local officials to determine how to best modernize and rebuild the energy infrastructure across the impacted area;
• Partnering with the local community to provide additional resources such as housing and support services;
• Working with local leaders to identify and provide assistance to local philanthropic groups; and
• Being accountable to ensure customer questions and concerns are being effectively addressed.

“Aaron has the expertise and experience to lead our on-the-ground response efforts as we continue our efforts to help our customers and their communities recover and start to rebuild,” Williams said.

Additional Safety and Operational Enhancements

PG&E will be expanding and enhancing its system-wide Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP), which was implemented following the 2017 wildfires as an additional set of precautionary measures intended to further reduce wildfire threats. These new safety and operational actions and enhancements are designed to enhance current safety measures, as well as further inspect and harden the electric system.