(Sacramento, CA) — As the first major storm of the season approaches, PG&E is preparing for potential damage and power outages by opening its Emergency Operations Center in Vacaville. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in areas like the Sacramento Valley, Sierra, and the Bay Area through Friday.

To respond quickly, PG&E is using forecasts to identify where outages might happen and is pre-positioning crews and equipment, including power poles and transformers, in key locations. This ensures they can restore power safely and efficiently to affected areas.