PG&E prepares for back-to-back storms along the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- PG&E prepared for high winds and wet weather ahead of the storms along the Central Coast Tuesday.
"The company is monitoring these weather systems and has positioned crews and resources to support the safe and swift response to any storm-related damage and restore power that may result from the forecasted heavy rain and strong winds," announced PG&E Tuesday.
According to PG&E, 40 to 55-plus mph winds are continuing to slam the Central Coast Tuesday and could even grow to 50 or 60 mph winds in certain spots.
They also said that several inches of rain and heavy snow above 6,000 feet should be expected.
"After a brief pause Wednesday, a second storm will arrive Thursday and is expected to deliver wind, rain and high-elevation snow through Friday," they continued.
"We are particularly mindful of high winds and saturated soil because of recent rains. We are monitoring to make sure no tree lines or debris gets into our lines and cause a power outage," said Teresa Alvarado, Vice President for PG&E’s South Bay and Central Coast Region. "If it does, which we do expect, we have crews on standby ready to respond."
PG&E set up an Operations Emergency Center at the Santa Cruz PG&E Yard Tuesday, where they monitored the extreme storm activity.
"The Santa Cruz and Monterey Mountains are expected to see the brunt of the storm with trees becoming a major hazard," wrote PG&E in a statement Tuesday.
PG&E wants to make these storm preparation tips available to the public:
- Never touch downed wires, instead, call 9-1-1 and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5002
- Use generators safely
- Use flashlights, not candles
- Have a backup phone
- Have fresh drinking water and ice
- Secure your outside furniture
- Turn off appliances
- Safely clean up and please call 8-1-1 or visit 811express.com at least two full business days before digging to have all underground utilities safely marked
