“The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has extended its Flex Alert a second day to Friday, asking consumers to again conserve electricity during the evening as California and states across the country work to relieve stress on electric grids due to extreme heat.”
“You can help by reducing your power usage during peak demand hours by adjusting your air
conditioning thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, using large appliances less, and turning off unnecessary lighting and other small appliances.”
“This week we were able to remove and transport some of the biosolids which have caused more odor than usual on the Coastal Trail and surrounding areas.”
“We work with the local Fire Safe Councils to target areas of fire concern and provide our regional vegetation work schedules all with the goal of reducing fire risk in the communities we serve.”
“During this time, you may see water running down the street and customers may experience decreased water pressure or discoloration within the household.”
“Each event will feature a brief presentation, after which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to PG&E subject matter experts.”
“The State is moving quickly to respond to the #drought emergency. Join us this Thursday, May 20 @ 6:30pm to discuss the drought emergency, the major steps we’re taking to respond and we’ll cover the resources that will be invested in the coming weeks and months.”
“These weekly messages are geared to be simple to practice by each of us. Please share this with your family, friends, neighbors, landscape contractors, and customers to make water conservation a daily part of our lives.”
Yesterday’s helicopter flyover marks the beginning of an equipment inspection campaign by PG&E that will utilize drones and helicopters to ensure the integrity of equipment in Mendocino County and Southern Humboldt.
“Lower minimum flows will allow for less water to be released from Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino. The storage goal at Lake Mendocino is 20,000 acre-feet on October 1 (there is currently 36,831 acre-feet in Lake Mendocino).”
