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PG&E Performing Ongoing Gas Safety Vegetation Work
April 8, 2022, City News
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is performing ongoing gas safety vegetation work and our communities can help keep the area above and around the gas transmission pipeline safe.
It’s important to keep the area above a gas transmission pipeline clear of structures, trees and brush, as they can block access in an emergency or for critical maintenance work. These types of items can also damage the pipe and potentially cause corrosion which can lead to leaks. That’s why, as part of their commitment to safety, PG&E regularly inspects the area above and around the pipeline and partners with customers to address any items that pose a safety concern.
This work follows industry best practices, including recommendations from the Department of Transportation’s Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in order to keep the pipeline and community safe. It’s important that the community understands the importance of keeping the area above the pipeline safe and clear. By working together, we can reduce safety risks and help prevent accidents and damage to the pipeline.
The community can help keep the pipeline safe by:
- Calling 811 before starting a digging or landscaping project so any underground utilities can be marked.
- Monitoring and reporting any suspicious activity near pipelines.
- Following the guide to safe landscaping when deciding where to install new trees and plants.
- Ensuring structures are installed at least 14 feet away from the pipeline.
Resources:
PG&E’s Webpage on Gas Safety Vegetation Work
PG&E’s Guide to Safe Landscaping
The Gas Transmission Vegetation Management Fact Sheet
The Gas Transmission Vegetation Management FAQs
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance (PIPA)
Pipeline Safety Trust
