A series of November weather systems is bringing rain and snow to much of Northern California, serving as a reminder of the importance of winter storm safety, he warned. Pacific Gas and Electric Company ?PG&E?.
The utility noted that in addition to the rain and snow that fell early last week in Northern California, additional storm systems intermittently passing through the Bay Area are expected to continue through at least Wednesday the 9th. of November.
To this, he added that the Climate Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates colder and more humid conditions than normal until November 15.
"It looks like the storm door will be open for the next week or two," said Neil Flaiz, a meteorologist with PG&E's Weather Operations department.
The company detailed that its meteorology team has developed a storm disruption prediction model that incorporates real-time weather forecasts, historical data and system knowledge to predict where and when storm impacts will be most severe.
Such a model, he said, allows the company to pre-arrange crews and equipment as storms approach to enable rapid response to outages.
Given this, PG&E called on its customers to take the necessary measures to be prepared and stay safe during the winter.
In this sense, he urged never to touch downed cables: “if you see a downed power line, assume that it is energized and is extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 911 and calling PG&E at 1-800-743-5002."
In turn, he asks to use lanterns and not candles due to the risk of fire. If you must use candles, keep them away from curtains, lampshades, pets, and small children, and do not leave them unattended.
In the same way, ask to have a backup cell phone with a battery, fresh drinking water and / or ice to prevent food from spoiling; Use generators safely by making sure they are installed correctly by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area.
“Improperly installed generators pose a significant hazard to customers as well as crews working on power lines. If you use portable generators, make sure they are in a well-ventilated area."
Appliances should also be turned off in an emergency: If you experience a power outage, unplug or turn off all appliances to avoid overloading circuits and to prevent fire hazards when power is restored.
“Just leave a single lamp on to let you know when power comes back on. Turn your appliances back on one at a time when conditions return to normal."
After inclement weather has passed, PG&E advises to make sure to clean up safely without touching downed wires and to always call 811 or visit 811express.com at least two full business days before digging so all underground utilities are marked. in a safe way.
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