Pacific Gas and Electric Company provides $1M grant to California Fire Foundation
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced Monday that it provided a $1 million Wildfire Safety and Preparedness grant to the California Fire Foundation (CFF).
The grant is a continuation of a 2018 climate change disaster grant provided by PG&E.
The new grant will provide funding for firefighters and Community/Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams (CERT/NERT) in Northern California, specifically in communities identified as extreme or elevated fire risk by the California Public Utilities Commission High Fire-Threat District map.
The funding will support the development of fire prevention and safety education programs in high fire-threat communities with a focus on culturally and linguistically appropriate educational resources to reach and engage vulnerable and underserved populations. The program aims to improve resilience in high fire-threat communities through resources and education that will benefit current and future generations of residents.
“PG&E is working hard to strengthen our energy system to improve resiliency against disaster. Preventing wildfires and building a more resilient California will take many hands,” Michael Lewis, senior vice president of Electric Operations at PG&E, said. “The California Fire Foundation is a key partner in connecting Northern California fire departments and emergency response groups throughout the region under a unified front to prevent wildfire disasters. We are committed to building on the success of the 2018 grant program with CFF to continue providing much-needed support for our local firefighters and emergency response groups.”
CFF will encourage fire organizations in Northern California to identify needs and apply for grant funding.
“State agencies, fire departments, and municipalities throughout California are working tirelessly to put necessary resources in place to prevent future fires,” Brian K. Rice, chair of the California Fire Foundation, said. “This renewed funding from PG&E will give firefighters and emergency response teams the extra edge needed to engage our communities on fire safety and preserve life.”
