CA’s Wildfire Safety Advisory Board is supporting local partnerships between public utilities and public safety personnel. Board Member Tim Haines discusses the board’s efforts following a presentation March 4 in Riverside from Riverside Fire Chief Steve McKinster and city staff. energysafety.ca.gov

Happy Holidays from Energy Safety!

Today, Dec. 21, is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. Reliable energy is important for all Californians, during winter months and throughout the year. Learn more about Energy Safety, and our work to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and promote excavation safely, energysafety.ca.gov

Energy Safety’s Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Chair Jessica Block discusses the board’s final meeting of the year, Dec. 3 in Santa Rosa. which followed a site visit to Ukiah Electric Utility and the city of Healdsburg’s electric, water, and wastewater department.

Energy Safety’s Wildfire Safety Advisory Board invites you to attend their regular business meeting, tomorrow Dec. 3 in Santa Rosa or virtually via Teams. Learn more about agenda items by visiting Energy Safety's website, energysafety.ca.gov

Energy Safety will hold a virtual public meeting on Microsoft Teams today, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. to consider proposed revisions to its Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) Performance Guidelines.

Energy Safety wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Energy Safety’s Underground Safety Board Chair Bill Johns discusses reaching disposition on 29 Notices of Probable Violation (NOPV) during the Board’s two-day quarterly meeting in Sacramento, Nov. 17 and 18.

Join Energy Safety's Underground Safety Board business meeting, in person in Sacramento or on Teams, Nov. 17-18. Hear about updates to the 2026-27 work plan, fee regulation, metrics from DigAlert and 811, and the disposition of Notices of Possible Violation. For more information,

Energy Safety will hold a virtual public workshop on the second draft Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) Update Guidelines on Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. For more information about the meeting, visit our website energysafety.ca.gov #energysafety #wildfiremitigationplan

Energy Safety Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs (l) and National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) President Ann Rendahl Nov. 10 following Rendahl’s election during NARUC’s annual meeting in Seattle. In her installation remarks, Rendahl

Energy Safety Celebrates Veterans Day, Honoring Those Who Served. #energysafety #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025

Energy Safety is proud to recognize and celebrate Native American Heritage Month by honoring the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, history, and lasting contributions of Native Americans to our society. For more information, visit resources.ca.gov/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Energy Safety is proud to celebrate the history and contributions of the Latino community during Latino Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2025. The California Natural Resources Agency has numerous events planned. Find all the details at resources.ca.gov/LatinoHeritageMonth#LatinoHeritageMonth

The Wildfire Safety Advisory Board will meet Sept. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend, either in person at the Junipero Serra Building, Carmel Room, 320 W. Fourth St., Los Angeles, 90013, or via the Teams link found on Energy Safety’s website energysafety.ca.gov

Today, Aug. 26, Energy Safety recognizes National Women’s Equality Day. This is the 105th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920, granting women the right to vote. At Energy Safety we embrace the importance of an equitable workplace,

Did you know California farmers and growers can request a free Area of Continual Excavation (ACE) Ticket when contacting 811? ACE Tickets are available only to those in agriculture and are valid for one year. For more information, visit energysafety.ca.gov/what-we-do/u...

As August heats up, Energy Safety reminds Californians to flex their conservation muscle and save energy on high alert days. Visit www.flexalert.org for more information on how you can assist.

Did you miss last week's Underground Safety Board meeting? Now you can catch up on all our past meetings via the Energy Safety YouTube page. Go to our website energysafety.ca.gov and click on meetings to see past videos.

The Underground Safety Board is providing opportunities for excavators and operators to collaborate on education and outreach efforts at a public workshop on Monday, June 23. For event details, including how to attend in person or virtually, visit energysafety.ca.gov/events-and-m...

It’s been six months since the Jan. 1 Dig Safe Act updates went into effect. Have you made sure to review the changes? If you're involved in excavation, public works, or underground infrastructure, these updates may affect your work. Stay informed so you can remain compliant.

The Wildfire Safety Advisory Board will meet on June 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend either in person at the Merced County Administrative Building at 2222 M St. in Merced, CA 95340 or via the Teams link found on our website energysafety.ca.gov

You're invited to join the Energy Safety Underground Safety Board's Workshop on Friday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. to help improve the notification system for 811, Call Before You Dig. Don't miss your chance to explore what stakeholders are observing in the field, define key challenges,

The Energy Safety Underground Safety Board’s Annual Education and Outreach Meeting is planned for September 8 and 9, 2025. The Board invites you to help shape the experiences at this year’s event by submitting topic ideas that highlight what you’re passionate about,

Your Voice Matters: Participate in California’s Underground Safety Board Public Meeting! Energy Safety’s Underground Safety Board is holding a public meeting April 14-15 in Riverside, CA, or online via Teams. This meeting is open to the public and we invite you to attend and

April is #nationalsafediggingmonth California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot reminds excavators and operators, as well as people just digging in their backyards, that safe digging starts by calling #811 before you dig. Know what’s below and practice safe digging this month and

Energy Safety celebrates Women’s History Month and their many contributions to the state of California!

Underground Safety Board Member Marshall Johnson led a workshop where excavators and operators discussed coordinating statewide training. The conversation will continue at the next education and outreach workshop scheduled for March 27 in Sacramento and virtually.

🚧 Attention Excavation Professionals! 🚧Join the Energy Safety Underground Safety Board’s free public workshop on Electronic Positive Response (EPR)! Whether you're an operator or excavator, this is your chance to share feedback and help shape the future of

🚧 Excavation Safety Workshop: Your Voice Matters! 🚧 Join your peers and continue the conversation on excavation safety, building upon key topics and solutions discussed in our last workshop (visit our YouTube channel to watch the recording).

Energy Safety’s Electrical Undergrounding Division is holding a virtual public workshop tomorrow Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to take public comment and adopt its Revised Guidelines for large electrical corporations to follow in submission of 10-year undergrounding plans.

The Underground Safety Board's meeting scheduled for this Mon., Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Reminder! Energy Safety’s Underground Safety Board will kick off 2025 with their first meeting of the year Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and we invite you to join the discussion about information and action items,

Mark your calendar! Are you a California excavator, utility operator, or public works professional? Energy Safety’s Underground Safety Board is holding a public meeting on Monday, February 10 at 1 p.m. This meeting is a chance to:

Energy Safety invites you to join us in celebrating Black History Month in February. Through both in-person and virtual events, we’ll celebrate the contributions of the African American community. For more details on events, visit @canaturalresourcesagency website resources.ca.gov

Energy Safety honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, Jan. 1, marks the three-year anniversary of the Underground Safety Board joining Energy Safety! The Board is committed to working with excavators and operators to improve public and worker safety. Energy Safety looks forward to 2025 with the Board and staff helping to keep all Californians

Energy Safety wishes everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays from Energy Safety!