PG&E Readies Resources, Crews Ahead of Storm Bringing Heavy Rain and Wind to Northern and Central California
PG&E is preparing for significant winter storms expected to impact Northern and Central California this week. The company has strategically positioned crews and resources to ensure rapid response to potential power outages. The forecast indicates wind speeds of 40-55+ mph along the North Coast, Bay Area elevations, and North Valley, with some areas expecting 50-60 mph winds and several inches of rain.
The company employs an AI-powered Storm Outage Prediction Model to anticipate severe storm impacts and pre-stage necessary equipment. Two storm waves are expected: the first through Tuesday, and after a brief pause Wednesday, a second storm Thursday through Friday. PG&E has implemented real-time outage updates and multiple customer communication channels to keep residents informed during potential disruptions.
PG&E si sta preparando per determinati temporali invernali che si prevede impattino il Nord e il Centro della California questa settimana. La compagnia ha posizionato strategicamentete squadre e risorse per garantire una risposta rapida a eventuali interruzioni di corrente. Le previsioni indicano velocità del vento di 40-55+ mph lungo la Costa Nord, nelle zone elevate della Bay Area e nella Valle Nord, con alcune aree che si aspettano venti di 50-60 mph e diversi pollici di pioggia.
La compagnia utilizza un Modello di Predizione delle Interruzioni di Servizio Alimentato da AI per anticipare gli impatti severi delle tempeste e preposizionare le attrezzature necessarie. Si prevedono due onde temporalesche: la prima fino a martedì e, dopo una breve pausa mercoledì, una seconda tempesta giovedì e venerdì. PG&E ha implementato aggiornamenti sulle interruzioni in tempo reale e diversi canali di comunicazione con i clienti per tenere informati i residenti durante le possibili interruzioni.
PG&E se está preparando para tormentas invernales significativas que se espera impacten el norte y centro de California esta semana. La compañía ha posicionado estratégicamente equipos y recursos para garantizar una respuesta rápida a posibles cortes de energía. El pronóstico indica velocidades de viento de 40-55+ mph a lo largo de la Costa Norte, las elevaciones del Área de la Bahía y el Valle Norte, con algunas áreas que esperan vientos de 50-60 mph y varios inches de lluvia.
La compañía emplea un Modelo de Predicción de Cortes de Tormentas Potenciado por AI para anticipar los impactos severos de las tormentas y precolocar el equipo necesario. Se esperan dos oleadas de tormentas: la primera hasta el martes, y después de una breve pausa el miércoles, una segunda tormenta de jueves a viernes. PG&E ha implementado actualizaciones de cortes en tiempo real y múltiples canales de comunicación con los clientes para mantener informados a los residentes durante posibles interrupciones.
PG&E는 이번 주에 북부와 중부 캘리포니아에 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상되는 큰 겨울 폭풍에 대비하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 잠재적인 정전 상황에 신속하게 대응하기 위해 팀과 자원을 전략적으로 배치했습니다. 예보에 따르면 북부 해안, 베이 지역 고도 및 북부 계곡을 따라 풍속이 40-55+ mph로 예상됩니다. 일부 지역에서는 풍속이 50-60 mph에 달하고, 몇 인치의 비가 내릴 것으로 보입니다.
회사는 심각한 폭풍의 영향을 예측하고 필요한 장비를 미리 배치하기 위해 AI 기반 폭풍 정전 예측 모델을 사용하고 있습니다. 두 번의 폭풍 우파가 예상되며: 첫 번째는 화요일까지, 수요일에 잠시 중단된 후, 두 번째 폭풍은 목요일에서 금요일까지입니다. PG&E는 잠재적인 중단 동안 주민들이 정보를 받을 수 있도록 실시간 정전 업데이트와 다양한 고객 통신 채널을 도입했습니다.
PG&E se prépare à des tempêtes hivernales importantes qui devraient affecter le nord et le centre de la Californie cette semaine. L'entreprise a positionné stratégiquement des équipes et des ressources pour assurer une réponse rapide aux éventuelles pannes de courant. Les prévisions indiquent des vitesses de vent de 40 à 55+ mph le long de la côte nord, des élévations de la baie et de la vallée nord, certaines zones s'attendant à des vents de 50 à 60 mph et plusieurs pouces de pluie.
L'entreprise utilise un Modèle de Prédiction des Pannes de Tempête Alimenté par IA pour anticiper les impacts des tempêtes sévères et pré-positionner l'équipement nécessaire. Deux vagues de tempêtes sont attendues : la première jusqu'à mardi et après une brève pause mercredi, une deuxième tempête de jeudi à vendredi. PG&E a mis en place des mises à jour des pannes en temps réel et plusieurs canaux de communication avec les clients pour tenir les résidents informés en cas de perturbations éventuelles.
PG&E bereitet sich auf erhebliche Winterstürme vor, die voraussichtlich in dieser Woche den Norden und das Zentrum Kaliforniens betreffen werden. Das Unternehmen hat Teams und Ressourcen strategisch positioniert, um eine schnelle Reaktion auf mögliche Stromausfälle zu gewährleisten. Die Wettervorhersage zeigt Windgeschwindigkeiten von 40-55+ mph entlang der Nordküste, in den Höhenlagen der Bay Area und im Nordtal, wobei in einigen Bereichen Windgeschwindigkeiten von 50-60 mph und mehrere Zoll Regen erwartet werden.
Das Unternehmen nutzt ein KI-gestütztes Vorhersagemodell für Sturmschäden, um die Auswirkungen schwerer Stürme vorherzusehen und notwendige Geräte im Voraus bereitzustellen. Zwei Sturmwellen werden erwartet: die erste bis Dienstag und nach einer kurzen Pause am Mittwoch ein zweiter Sturm von Donnerstag bis Freitag. PG&E hat Echtzeit-Updates zu Stromausfällen und mehrere Kommunikationskanäle für Kunden eingerichtet, um die Anwohner während möglicher Unterbrechungen informiert zu halten.
- Implementation of AI-powered Storm Outage Prediction Model enhances operational efficiency
- Proactive positioning of resources and equipment demonstrates strong risk management
- Multiple customer communication channels established for real-time updates
- Potential for widespread power outages affecting service delivery
- Risk of infrastructure damage from severe weather conditions
- Increased operational costs due to emergency preparedness measures
PG&E Meteorology Storm Forecast
PG&E's in-house meteorologists forecast that the storm, which arrived yesterday, Monday, Feb. 3, will move southward through Tuesday bringing 40 to 55-plus mph winds along the North Coast, higher Bay Area elevations and the North Valley. The first wave of the storm could deliver 50-60 mph winds on the Peninsula and Central Coast along with several inches of rain and heavy snow above 6,000 feet elevation. After a brief pause Wednesday, a second storm will arrive Thursday and is expected to deliver wind, rain and high-elevation snow through Friday.
The National Weather Service has issued advisories, watches, and warnings throughout portions of PG&E's service area; these can be viewed on the PG&E Weather Map.
PG&E Storm Preparations
Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, PG&E's Meteorology Team has developed a Storm Outage Prediction Model that incorporates real-time weather forecasts, historical data and system knowledge to predict where and when storm impacts will be most severe. This model enables the company to pre-stage crews, power poles, powerlines, transformers and other electric equipment across PG&E's service area as storms approach to enable rapid response to outages.
"The safety of our hometowns remains our absolute most important responsibility. We know that storm-related outages can be disruptive for our customers, so to support the safe and quick response to any outages that may occur, we have crews and resources prepositioned," said Peter Kenny, PG&E Senior Vice President, Electric Operations.
PG&E is urging its customers to take the necessary steps to be prepared and stay safe throughout the winter.
Keeping Customers Informed
If an outage does occur, PG&E customers can find real-time updates via the online outage center, including status updates the assessments, repair and estimated time of restoration.
Renters and others without a PG&E account may also use this portal to sign up for outage notifications by text, email, or phone.
Daily updates around storm response and restoration will be available on PG&E Currents.
Storm Safety Tips
As PG&E follows its plan to prepare for the storm, customers are urged to prepare their families as well.
- Never touch downed wires: If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it—and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 9-1-1 and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
- Use generators safely: Customers with standby electric generators should ensure they are properly installed by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area. Improperly installed generators pose a significant danger to customers, as well as crews working on powerlines. If using portable generators, be sure they are in a well-ventilated area.
- Use flashlights, not candles: During a power outage, use battery-operated flashlights and not candles, due to the risk of fire. And keep extra batteries on hand. If you must use candles, please keep them away from drapes, lampshades, animals and small children. Do not leave candles unattended.
- Have a backup phone: If you have a telephone system that requires electricity to work, such as a cordless phone or answering machine, plan to have a standard telephone or cellular phone ready as a backup. Having a portable charging device helps to keep your cell phone running.
- Have fresh drinking water and ice: Freeze plastic containers filled with water to make blocks of ice that can be placed in your refrigerator/freezer to prevent food spoilage.
- Secure your outside furniture: Strong winds can blow lawn chairs and other outdoor items into powerlines.
- Turn off appliances: If you experience an outage, unplug or turn off all electrical appliances to avoid overloading circuits and to prevent fire hazards when power is restored. Simply leave a single lamp on to alert you when power returns.
- Safely clean up: After the storm has passed, be sure to safely clean up. Never touch downed wires and always call 8-1-1 or visit 811express.com at least two full business days before digging to have all underground utilities safely marked.
Other tips can be found at: Safety and Preparedness, Storm Safety, and Safety Action Center.
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 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and
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