While the official fire season may be behind us, safety preparedness is a year-round effort and one that SDG&E takes very seriously. Preparing for any emergency to enhance safety and promote a reliable flow of energy to our customers is one of our highest priorities.
What we’re doing
As part of SDG&E’s Community Fire Safety Program, we have been working to keep fires from happening and respond faster if they do occur. Some of our efforts include:
- Replacing wood poles with fire resistant steel poles.
- Building the development of America’s largest utility-owned weather network, which includes a key public safety tool – the Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index (SAWTI).
- Contracting a heavy lift helitanker, which holds a maximum of 2,650 gallons of water or fire suppressant and can get airborne in just 15 minutes.
Watch the video below to learn more about SDG&E’s Community Fire Safety Program.