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What is PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF? Public Safety Power Shutoff ar PSPS is a precautionary safety measore that may proactively trn off power ines when extrene fire danger conditions ae forecast We wil de is to redoce wildfre risks and keep t oustomers safe Te receive important outage alerts update your contact inforination at Pg.com/eywiilrts What criteria does PG&E consider when calling a PSPS? No single factor will initiate a Public Safety Power Shutoff as each situation is unique. The factors we generally consider include: A Red Flag Warning declared by the National Weather Service Forecasts of strong winds and wind gusts Low humidity levels Criticaly dry vegetation that could fuel awildfire And on-the-ground, real-time observations from PG&E field crews In the interest of public safety, we continue to update and refine our criteria and protecols on an ongoing basis How will I know if a PSPS has been called in my neighborhood? Because extreme weather threats can change quickly, our geal is to provide notice threugh phane calls, emails and teat messages to customers 48 hours in advance, again at 24 hours and again just prior to turning off the power for safety Updates will also be shared through social media, local news, radio and pge.com until the time power is restored. To receive important outage alerts, update your contact information at pge.com/mywildfirealerts How can I prepare for a PSPS? We advise you to think in advance about your family's needs and how you might be impacted in the event of a power shutoff-or for any emergency Do you have a personal safety plan for all members of your tamily including pets? If you own a generator, is it ready to operate safely? Doyou know how to open your garage door manualy? Do you have cash and a full tank of gas, in the event ATMS and gas stations are unavailable? Are your mobile phones fuly charged? SIGN UP FOR ALERTS AT PGE.COM/HYWILDFIREALERTS What is PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF? Public Safety Power Shutoff ar PSPS is a precautionary safety measore that may proactively trn off power ines when extrene fire danger conditions ae forecast We wil de is to redoce wildfre risks and keep t oustomers safe Te receive important outage alerts update your contact inforination at Pg.com/eywiilrts What criteria does PG&E consider when calling a PSPS? No single factor will initiate a Public Safety Power Shutoff as each situation is unique. The factors we generally consider include: A Red Flag Warning declared by the National Weather Service Forecasts of strong winds and wind gusts Low humidity levels Criticaly dry vegetation that could fuel awildfire And on-the-ground, real-time observations from PG&E field crews In the interest of public safety, we continue to update and refine our criteria and protecols on an ongoing basis How will I know if a PSPS has been called in my neighborhood? Because extreme weather threats can change quickly, our geal is to provide notice threugh phane calls, emails and teat messages to customers 48 hours in advance, again at 24 hours and again just prior to turning off the power for safety Updates will also be shared through social media, local news, radio and pge.com until the time power is restored. To receive important outage alerts, update your contact information at pge.com/mywildfirealerts How can I prepare for a PSPS? We advise you to think in advance about your family's needs and how you might be impacted in the event of a power shutoff-or for any emergency Do you have a personal safety plan for all members of your tamily including pets? If you own a generator, is it ready to operate safely? Doyou know how to open your garage door manualy? Do you have cash and a full tank of gas, in the event ATMS and gas stations are unavailable? Are your mobile phones fuly charged? SIGN UP FOR ALERTS AT PGE.COM/HYWILDFIREALERTS