Colleagues, Our operations teams continue to make significant progress in safely re-energizing buildings and restarting systems on the Lab’s main hill site. I am grateful for the efforts of the more than 300 people who have worked since Tuesday afternoon to take the Lab’s systems and scientific equipment down safely and then begin to restore them in a safe and orderly manner. We remain hopeful … [Read more...]
Update on Power Restoration Efforts at Main Lab Site
Colleagues, Facilities crews are executing the Lab’s power restoration plan this morning in a safe and orderly manner. The Lab’s main location will remain closed for business today, Friday, Oct. 11, and other Lab locations including JGI, Emery Station East, Potter Street, and OCFO, remain open. If you have an office or lab on the UC Berkeley campus, check its website for status. Our primary … [Read more...]
Lab’s Main Site to Remain Closed Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 11
Colleagues, As we reported in the previous Level 1 message, PG&E shut off power to the Lab’s hill location at 12:18 a.m this morning. All Lab facilities and buildings at the main site are in a safe and stable condition. The Lab’s main hill site will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 11, and will be closed until further notice. Unless you are part of the emergency response effort or are … [Read more...]
Power Available to Main Lab Site, Hard Work Yet to Come
Colleagues, Late this afternoon, PG&E restored power to the substation that provides electrical power to the Lab’s main hill site. Now we will begin the hard work of restoring the Lab to normal, safe operations. Please note: As we have previously communicated, it will take 36-48 hours for Lab personnel to return the main site to safe and stable operations after power is fully restored. … [Read more...]
Lab Power Shutdown Frequently Asked Questions
Updated Saturday, Oct. 12, 12:15 p.m. General Shut-Down Information Q: Is the power off at the Lab, and when will it go back on? A: PG&E shut off power to the Lab’s main location at 12:18 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, as winds were predicted to increase, and shutting off power reduces the risk of starting a wildfire. The Lab’s main location on the hill is closed until further notice. Other Lab … [Read more...]