Pacific Gas and Electric Company Sends Crews to San Diego to Help With Power Restoration Efforts in Fire's Wake SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company today sent 13 construction crews, as well as supervisors, mechanics, and support personnel, to help restore power in the San Diego area in the wake of devastating fires in the region. The crews will rebuild electric transmission and distribution lines in northern and southeastern San Diego County, by replacing poles and hanging new wire. They are equipped and prepared to work in rough terrain, if necessary. The 75 PG&E employees include a total of 68 repair personnel, two supervisors and two clerical support, one superintendent, and two fleet mechanics. They began assembling this morning, coming from all over northern and central California, and are expected to reach the San Diego area by late tonight. They are expected to be deployed for at least one week, or longer if necessary. By dispatching crews from several areas, instead of one, PG&E is able to minimize any impact on its ability to provide safe, reliable service to its customers. The 13 repair crews come from San Francisco, Hayward, Salinas, Templeton, Stockton, Merced, Yuba City, Vacaville and Ukiah. San Diego Gas & Electric requested PG&E provide this mutual aid assistance early this morning. DATASOURCE: Pacific Gas and Electric Company CONTACT: PG&E News Department, +1-415-973-5930 Web site: http://www.pge.com/

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