Dear LBNL Colleagues, The Lab is continuing to prepare for a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) as outlined in the Level One message yesterday in the absence of formal notice from PG&E. We will continue with the shutdown preparations until we receive different information from PG&E. We received informal notice yesterday that PG&E will shut off power as early as 6:00 … [Read more...]
DOE’S Chris Fall Thanks Lab For PSPS Plans and Response
Colleagues, We received this note from the Director of the DOE's Office of Science, Chris Fall. Michael Brandt and I briefed him on the power shut down events here at the Lab, and he was very impressed with how effective and efficient all of our operations teams were. Please see his note below. Best regards, Mike Dear Berkeley Lab Staff, On behalf of the Department of Energy, I … [Read more...]
Return To Work Information for Oct. 30
This information was last updated Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 4:10 p.m. Safety - Areas of the Lab that were accessible were checked for safety hazards prior to allowing occupancy. If you notice a possible safety issue in your workspace or have questions, please contact your supervisor. - There may be some smaller buildings, or rooms within a larger building, that EH&S staff did not have … [Read more...]
PG&E Planned Power Shutdown FAQs
28 October 2019 - Updated Frequently Asked Questions General Closure Information Q: Is Berkeley Lab open? Berkeley Lab’s main hill site will remain closed through Wednesday, October 30. Personnel working at all Berkeley Lab locations other than the main hill site should report to work as usual. On Monday, PG&E notified us that the Lab’s main hill site is within an area that will be … [Read more...]
