Pacific Gas and Electric
 
Tips of the Trade
Avoid Wet-Weather Electrical Hazards
COVID-19

Everyone’s resources have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help prevent locate delays by pre-marking your proposed dig area in white and notifying 811 of your planned excavation with as much lead time as is possible: up to 14 calendar days in California. To learn more about PG&E’s response to COVID-19, click here.

Powerline down on road
Stay Away from Downed Wires
Learn How to React if a Wire Falls on Your Car
Don’t Mix Water and Electricity
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Report all damage
If you suspect a gas leak or if you contact a gas pipeline or electric power line, call 911 immediately and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. If a gas pipeline is damaged, you must also file a damage report with the Dig Safe Board at california811.org within two hours.