PG&E Makes History as First Energy Utility to Earn International Emergency Management Accreditation
PR Newswire•30/10/2026•12:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤PG&E becomes first energy utility worldwide to earn EMAP accreditation
- ➤PG&E met all 73 emergency-management standards with zero nonconformances
- ➤Accreditation validates preparedness, response and recovery for over 16 million customers
- ➤PG&E joins only three other private-sector EMAP-accredited organizations
Expert Statements
Angie Gibson, Vice president of emergency preparedness and response at PG&E
“When an emergency happens, our customers and communities need to know we’re ready to respond quickly and effectively.”
Angie Gibson, Vice president of emergency preparedness and response at PG&E
“This accreditation confirms our program measures up to the highest standards in emergency management, and it reflects the years our teams have spent raising the bar for how we protect the people we serve.”
Jody Ferguson, Chair of the EMAP commission and former county emergency-management director
“There were so many things that stood out about PG&E far beyond simply meeting the standards.”
Jody Ferguson, Chair of the EMAP commission and former county emergency-management director
“They understand that emergencies are ultimately about people—the communities they serve and the employees who support them—and you could feel that commitment throughout the organization.”
PG&E Makes History as First Energy Utility to Earn International Emergency Management Accreditation PR Newswire
Independent assessment validates emergency preparedness for a utility serving more than 16 million Californians
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