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...]
Lab’s Main Site to be Closed Thursday, Oct. 10
Colleagues, The Lab’s main location will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 10, since we have been notified by PG&E that they plan to shut off power to the Lab later this evening. If you normally work at the Lab’s main location, please continue to work from an alternative location on Thursday. Other Lab locations, including JGI, Emery Station, Potter Street, and OCFO will be open and continue to … [Read more...]
Update on Lab Power Outage
Colleagues, The Lab’s main location will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 10, since we have been notified by PG&E that they plan to shut off power to the Lab later this evening. If you normally work at the Lab’s main location, please continue to work from an alternative location on Thursday. Other Lab locations, including JGI, Emery Station, Potter Street, and OCFO will be open and continue to … [Read more...]