PG&E Survey in March: 810 Responses

CALIFORNIA NEWS PG&E Survey in March: 810 Responses

PG&E offered its customers a survey in March, asking “Have You Thought About Hardening Your Home?” along with this statement:

“2020 was the largest wildfire season in California’s modern history. Five of the six largest wildfires in California history occurred in 2020. In areas of our service territory where wildfire risk has grown significantly, a single ember can destroy a building from more than a mile away. To improve your property’s chances of withstanding a nearby wildfire, it is important to consider hardening your home in advance of severe weather. Which of the below steps have you taken to harden your home?”

Here is a breakdown of those 810 responses: • Covered vent openings with metal mesh: 22% • Sealed gaps using weather stripping around openings like garage doors: 17% • Installed garden hoses to reach every part of your home: 16% • Replaced missing tiles and shingles with ignition-resistant materials: 15% • Cleared flammable debris from rain gutters: 5% • None of the above: 7% • More than one of the above: 17% n

“Human Race” from page 14

“If you have ever been to a Human Race, you will understand the pride in bringing together so many diverse groups, causes and people to unite in a single fundraising event in a spirit of fun, cooperation and love for all of our community,” said Delaney. “There is no event like it.”

Nonprofits, schools, faith groups, businesses, families and canine friends joined together once a year for causes they care about, from arts to mental health and from the environment to youth sports.

“It’s a demonstration of how working together across our differences helps us all succeed,” Delaney said.

Last year, the Human Race — pivoting to a virtual event due to COVID-19 precautions — raised $130,000, down from $237,000 the year before.

“While we are proud of how much good we have done with the Human Race over 40 years, we are ready to embrace the next leap forward to come together for good in new ways,” said Delaney. n

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