PG&E提示服务区将迎持续高温并提高山火戒备

As PG&E meteorologists closely
monitor
an
extended heat event, PG&E is sharing resources to help customers stay safe and prepared
OAKLAND, Calif.
,
July 29, 2026
/PRNewswire/ --
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is preparing for an extended heat event
across inland parts of PG&E's service
area,
which
is
expected to
begin
July 31,
and
last through
August 7, with the hottest temperatures forecast
August
1
through August
3.
PG&E meteorologists
are forecasting
that the
high temperatures
in
the
North Valley and
Sierra Foothills along with the Central Valley
will
further dry out fuels
and vegetation, which places these areas at
a higher risk for wildfire.
Q: What is PG&E doing to prepare for the upcoming heat event?
A:
PG&E is taking proactive steps to prepare its electric system and workforce for the
anticipated
period of extreme heat. The company is strategically aligning staffing, enhancing crew readiness, pre-positioning equipment and resources, and reviewing operational plans to support safe and reliable electric service throughout the event. PG&E also
maintains
an inventory of Fire & Flood Emergency Services suppression technology that can be deployed quickly if conditions
warrant.
Q: How high are temperatures expected?
A:
As of
July 29, PG&E meteorologists
have
identified
temperatures
ranging from
102
to
108
in Redding, Red Bluff,
Marysville
and surrounding areas.
As for the Central Valley, temperatures range from 104 to 108 in
Stockton,
Fresno
and Bakersfield.
Q: Why is this heat event raising wildfire concerns?
A:
While
strong winds
are not currently expected to be widespread, the extended period of above-normal temperatures
will
further
dry
vegetation and other fuels. Dry fuels can increase wildfire potential, making close monitoring and preparedness especially important.
Q: How is PG&E tracking weather and wildfire conditions?
A:
PG&E's in-house meteorology team continuously
monitors
weather conditions and wildfire potential using advanced forecasting tools. Their real-time analysis helps inform operational planning and supports decision-making across the company.
"This prolonged stretch of above-normal temperatures
with low relative humidity will continue to dry fuels, which raises fire potential even without widespread strong winds," said
PG&E Chief Meteorologist
Scott Strenfel. "We're monitoring conditions around the clock and providing our operations teams with the latest forecasts to support planning and response as conditions evolve."
Q: What should customers do to prepare for possible heat-related outages?
A:
PG&E encourages customers to
plan ahead
and be prepared for the possibility of outages during periods of extreme heat. Customers should:
Use battery-operated flashlights instead of candles to reduce fire risk.
Ensure generators are
properly installed
by a licensed electrician and
operated
in a well-ventilated area.
Freeze containers of water to help keep refrigerators and freezers cold if power is interrupted.
Keep mobile phones and essential devices charged.
Review emergency plans and maintain a supply of necessary medications and critical items.
Q: How can customers stay informed if an outage occurs?
A:
Customers can receive outage updates through several channels:
Call PG&E's outage information line at
1-800-743-5002
.
Visit PG&E's
Outage Center
and Electric Outage Map online.
Sign in to their account at
pge.com
to enroll in outage alerts by text, email, or phone.
Update contact information at
pge.com/mywildfirealerts
to ensure they receive important safety and operational notifications.
Q: What is PG&E's message to customers?
A:
PG&E encourages customers to stay informed, prepare for hot weather conditions, and take simple steps now to help ensure their households are ready. The company will continue
monitoring
conditions around the clock and coordinating resources across its service area to support safe and reliable service during the heat event.
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 sixteen 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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