Lab Updates From Strategic Communications

Domestic Business Travel Now Requires Lab Director Approval

March 18, 2020

Effective March 16, all domestic travel is suspended per the latest DOE guidance. Only mission-essential travel with permission of the Lab Director is permitted. This is in addition to the previously announced ban on international travel. Route requests for all travel through your line management for approval. Before putting in a request to travel, review the purpose of the trip to see if it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Directorate

March 17 Update: Lab safe and stable stand by status

March 17, 2020

Dear colleagues, The last two weeks have certainly moved quickly. Every day presents a new scenario and an unprecedented challenge. I want to thank you for your flexibility and your dedication to the Lab’s mission in the midst of so many moving targets in both our personal and professional lives. The Lab’s sites are in “safe and stable standby” status, a more limited version of how we manage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19

Status of Site Services (updated March 17 @ 3:45 p.m.)

March 17, 2020

Lab Services During Safe and Stable Operations Operations personnel will be on call as needed during the shelter in place to assist in specific situations. Site access: Effective at 5:00 p.m. March 17, 2020, Blackberry Gate will be the main gate in operation while the Lab is in safe and stable standby status. Blackberry Gate will be open 24 hours per day. Grizzly Gate will be open Monday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19 Tagged With: TOP

How To Improve Your WiFI Signal at Home

March 17, 2020

1: Use Ethernet Try plugging an ethernet cable directly from your router to the computer if possible. It will greatly improve your overall network performance. 2: Select an optimal location in your home Move your WiFi router to an elevated, clear spot that is free from interference, home appliances, any metal or metallic objects or other wireless devices. 3: Choose a new WiFi channel Just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19

Shelter in place for six counties, Monday, March 16

March 16, 2020

Six Bay Area counties have announced a shelter-in-place order for all residents beginning at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, March 17 and lasting until at least April 7. The counties are Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, and Santa Clara County. The shelter-in-place order allows for people to leave their homes for necessary supplies, accessing health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19

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