PG&E electricians worked around the clock to bring back power to about 17,000 customers in Fresno County affected by Wednesday's rain storm.
"We see the storms coming. We actually have our own forecasters, and we'll plan accordingly with crews," said Denny Boyles, spokesman for the Fresno PG&E office.
As PG&E crews prepare, they suggest customers do the same.
They suggest people keep flashlights at home with extra batteries, and avoid using candles to prevent accidental fires.
"Here in the city, we typically don't see extended outages, but if you live in a mountain community, it's not a bad idea to prepare for that, have some non-perishable food," Boyles added.
At the start of the rainy season, the City of Fresno prepares by clearing out storm drains clogged by fall leaves to prevent and reduce the flash flooding that can come with a strong downpour.
"Our biggest challenge comes when we get a whole lot of rain in a very short amount of time. And that's where the struggles, and sometimes a little bit of flooding goes on," said Patrick Wiemiller, City of Fresno Public Works director.
On the road, the wet weather also creates some hazards. The first rains make the roads extra slick.
"I anticipate that we'll see a big uptake in crashes here in the next couple of weeks, especially if the weather stays like it is," said Sgt. Anthony Dewalll with the Fresno Police Department.
Law officers encourage drivers to slow down in the rain, and allow extra space in between vehicles to prevent accidents.
The CHP Fresno office reports responding to 23 weather-related accidents in Fresno County Wednesday night.
"We see the storms coming. We actually have our own forecasters, and we'll plan accordingly with crews," said Denny Boyles, spokesman for the Fresno PG&E office.
As PG&E crews prepare, they suggest customers do the same.
They suggest people keep flashlights at home with extra batteries, and avoid using candles to prevent accidental fires.
"Here in the city, we typically don't see extended outages, but if you live in a mountain community, it's not a bad idea to prepare for that, have some non-perishable food," Boyles added.
At the start of the rainy season, the City of Fresno prepares by clearing out storm drains clogged by fall leaves to prevent and reduce the flash flooding that can come with a strong downpour.
"Our biggest challenge comes when we get a whole lot of rain in a very short amount of time. And that's where the struggles, and sometimes a little bit of flooding goes on," said Patrick Wiemiller, City of Fresno Public Works director.
On the road, the wet weather also creates some hazards. The first rains make the roads extra slick.
"I anticipate that we'll see a big uptake in crashes here in the next couple of weeks, especially if the weather stays like it is," said Sgt. Anthony Dewalll with the Fresno Police Department.
Law officers encourage drivers to slow down in the rain, and allow extra space in between vehicles to prevent accidents.
The CHP Fresno office reports responding to 23 weather-related accidents in Fresno County Wednesday night.