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SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/07/09 --


WHAT: Press conference to introduce Wildfire Strike Team and to announce details on new firefighting helicopter that are part of SDG&E's Community Fire Safety Program for 2009. SDG&E will also outline its progress to date on steps taken to improve power line safety, especially during fire season.
That progress includes:

--  Replacing more than 700 wood poles with fire-resistant steel poles;
--  Undergrounding power lines in high-risk fire areas;
--  Enhancing  tree-trimming and equipment inspection programs;
--  Installing cutting-edge technology on utility poles to reduce risk of
    ignition;
--  Securing  dozens of generators for schools, water agencies and care
    centers;
--  Staging crews in highest fire risk areas for quicker response;
--  Distributing emergency kits and corded telephones to residents.
    

WHEN:     Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
          12:30 p.m.

WHERE:    SDG&E Headquarters
          8330 Century Park Drive

WHO:      Debra L. Reed, president and chief executive officer, SDG&E
          Michael R. Niggli, chief operating officer, SDG&E
          Chief Jeff Meston, FIRE STOP
          Chief Augie Ghio, president, San Diego County Fire Chiefs'
          Association
          Tony Young, San Diego City Council Member
          Dave Allen, vice mayor, City of La Mesa
          Steve Castaneda, Chula Vista City Council Member
          Chairman Johnny Hernandez, Santa Ysabel Tribal Council

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