1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) Define preemptive.
b) Why is PG&E preemptively shutting-off power in California? Be specific.

3. How long will the power outages last? Why?

4. How did PG&E and emergency services notify residents of the impending power outages?

5. What did people do to prepare?

6. a) What do you think of PSE&G’s solution to the fire danger?
b) The governor said, “People should be outraged, as we are. No one is satisfied with this. No one is happy with this. But we have to get through this fire season.”
What do you think of his comments? Do you think the governor could have done more? Explain your answer.