PG&E Statement on March 2 NTSB Hearings

Pacific Gas and Electric Company PCG today issued the following statement in advance of the second day of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearings:

In the months since the San Bruno accident, PG&E has taken steps to significantly enhance our public safety partnerships in support of natural gas pipeline safety.  PG&E is continuously working to further empower its customers, public officials and first responders with the information they need to help prevent accidents or respond to emergencies.  These actions have included:

• Creating an additional training program for first responders, focusing on coordination with fire and public safety agencies in the event of an emergency.  PG&E is working with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to deliver training for police responders.  In addition, we have initiated a new advisory panel comprising nine jurisdictions that will help shape PG&E's training program.  
• Arming first responders with detailed, customized information on PG&E's pipeline system and emergency response plans.
• Creating a pilot program to share digital mapping with first responders in key local jurisdictions to ensure they can be briefed by their respective dispatch centers while responding to any emergency.