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PG&E accepts responsibility after two gas‑line strikes during Main Street grinding; city seeks better notifications
Summary
Two unmarked former gas laterals were struck during Main Street grinding; PG&E crews responded and took responsibility, and city staff said they will improve incident communications and follow up after an after‑action review.
City public‑works staff and public‑safety officials told the Ukiah City Council on Wednesday that PG&E has taken responsibility after two separate incidents in which unmarked, former gas laterals were struck during Main Street grinding operations.
Public Works Director Tim Erickson said crews were aware of a main gas line but that the strikes involved unmarked laterals that were not shown in current marking. PG&E sent crews to the scene both times; Erickson said the utility ‘‘has taken…
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