Is PG&E Installing Automatic Gas Shutoff Valves?
I’ve heard a number of times from folks who have been told by PG&E employees that they are installing automatic gas shutoff valves, implying that there is no need for individual shutoff valves at your residence.
The truth, from PG&E itself, is that they have installed 235 remote automatic gas shutoff valves which have to be activated remotely in San Ramon. They brag that two years ago they were able to shut down a major gas supply line in 10 minutes. If this is the best they can do, your house could already be on fire before they shut down the supply.
They also tout the fact that they have installed 14 automatic shutoff valves where transmission pipelines cross major fault lines. According to PG&E, “The valves automatically close if there is a possible pipeline rupture.” NOT ENOUGH! They should close when a major quake happens, not just a pipeline rupture. Wow, what great protection to the huge bay area!
| We have now installed over 4,800 automatic gas shutoff valves in the bay area at the best price anywhere (usually $315 to $345, depending). Of course you have one, but why not get everyone in your neighborhood to do the same? Family? Friends? |
| Larry Guillot QuakePrepare.com 510-292-6571 email: larry@quakeprepare.com |
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