The Safe Kids program helps students strengthen their understanding of the
safe and proper use of electricity and natural gas. Children can play the games at
home for their pure entertainment value. For information about other NASA
education programs on the Web, visit:

http://www.

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-- If you smell natural gas in your house, tell an adult. The
event is part of the National Science Teachers Association national
conference, and it is open to the media .

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"Our Safe Kids
program provides teachers with resources to help students learn about
electricity and natural gas safety, while supporting their efforts in teaching
to state standards.

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Feature Editors/Lifestyle Editors/Technology Writers
ADVISORY.newstream.

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Do not turn on lights or use the
phone.pge. The programs support
activities in the nation's schools and distribute information through
instructional and outreach products.

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The program features easy-to-use Web sites and
improved materials for classroom instruction.
"We encourage parents to visit the sites with their children , to learn
about electric and gas safety through fun, interactive games, as well as
educational material," said Powell. Natural Gas Safety World discusses where natural gas comes
from, how it gets to your home, and using gas safely and efficiently.
-- Make sure your hands are dry before you touch anything electrical, even
if you think it is turned off and keep electrical cords and appliances
away from water. Ask a neighbor you know for help.nasa.

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PG+E's Mascot 'Helmet' Greets Elementary School Kids on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005

SAN FRANCISCO, As students return to
campus for a new school year, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Helmet head
back to school to launch the annual Safe Kids program -- the popular electric
and natural gas safety educational series. The Web sites can be
found at http://www.pge. WASHINGTON, NASA has created a new online 'Kids'
Club ' serving up games, activities and plenty of action for future explorers.com/home.

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Last year,
approximately 740,000 students in over 24,000 elementary and middle school
classrooms were taught about gas and electric safety using PG+E's Safe Kids
program materials, and over the past five years, these messages have reached
85 percent of all elementary schools in the utility's service area.
-- Do not play near natural gas appliances or equipment like ovens, water
heaters, and furnaces.

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pge .
Teachers can order the Safe Kids materials for their classrooms by
visiting PG+E's Web site at http://www.
The new site will feature animated, colorful, entertaining and educational
activities for children in kindergarten through fourth grade.nasa.

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If no adult is
home, get everyone out of the house. Visit
http://www.

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The materials teach
important safety concepts, while also aiding teachers by incorporating basic
reading, math, and science skills.
The Science and Safety of Electricity and Gas site, aimed for students in
grades seven through 10, is packed with science experiments, safety tips, fun
activities, and challenging games, including The World of Wires , Dangerous
Waters, You've Got the Power, and It's a Gas.m.

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Developed with the assistance of California
teachers, and designed based on state curriculum standards, the materials
provide a mixture of games, articles, experiments and activities.

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NASA Rolls Out New 'Kids Club'


NASA's education programs motivate and engage students to pursue careers
in science, technology, engineering and mathematics .com,
please write to us at info@newstream.

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These sites contain safety
information that is valuable, interactive and engaging.

This category contains sites that feature activities for very young children about the beach and ocean.

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The Electrical Safety World site, directed toward elementary school-age
students, includes information about tree and power line safety, what to do in
electrical emergencies, how to perform a home safety audit, as well as
interactive games.
-- Wires inside walls bring electricity to lights and outlets -- Remember;
only safety caps and plugs should go into outlets. Smell, Leave
and Tell!

For more information about Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the Safe
Kids Program, please visit our Web site at http: //www.

Multimedia Available: Keeping Kids Safe From Cyber Threats


Cyber-bullying, pornographic pop-ups and adults posing as kids in chat
rooms are just a few threats facing today's young Internet users.com


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Educators can use the activities as a
fun way to reach students in the classroom , the library, during after school
programs or anywhere children and computers are together.
If you have any questions about the story, or about Newstream.

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The program offers free electric
and natural gas safety instruction materials for teachers to use in elementary
and middle school classrooms .education.

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Treat all downed lines as live and
dangerous.



NASA will rollout the Web site Thursday, April 6, from 8 to 9 a..

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About Helmet:
Debuting as Pacific Gas and Electric Company's mascot in 2003, Helmet has
had a lasting impact on promoting school education programs and educating
students on safety, energy efficiency and emergency preparedness. PDT in the
Redondo Room, Hilton Anaheim Hotel, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, Calif.

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company 's Helmet Heads Back to School for Electric and Gas Safety



Here are some important safety tips from Helmet:
-- Never go near downed power lines. Interactive
games include exploring and learning about space, building and launching
rockets, exploring Mars, keeping airplanes on schedule and helping a comet
travel through the solar system.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia Assets Available With This Story
Include Text News Releases, Logo, Video

----The Internet gives children a world of
information -- but it also exposes them to potential dangers.newstream.

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If you encounter a downed line, call Pacific Gas and
Electric Company at 1-800-PGE-5000 and 911 immediately .

Examples include coloring pages, stories, songs, games and safety tips.

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"As part of our commitment to deliver safe and reliable service, we want
to make sure our customers have all the information they need to stay safe,"
said David Powell, the utility's public safety program manager.com.
The Kids' Club site serves a dual purpose.
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You can reach the story directly by going to
http://www.aspx?story=30461
This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on
your news information site (and for print or broadcast too).
com to download video, audio, text, graphics and
photos.

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com/safety.com/safekids, or by sending an E-mail to
publicsafety@pge.com.

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In addition to the Safe Kids program classroom materials , PG+E offers
three Web sites, Electrical Safety World, Natural Gas Safety World, and
Science and Safety of Gas and Electricity.
-- Remember the three important messages about natural gas.gov

For information about NASA and agency programs on the Web, visit:

http://www..

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