Berkeley Lab SIteS Status
Berkeley Lab SIteS Status
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UPDATE - Sept. 7, 1:10 p.m.
Work continues this weekend to mitigate the impact of an exterior water main break in Parking Lot Y, between Building 2 and Building 80, that occurred on Sunday evening. We are implementing a plan to repair the water main and restore water service to the impacted buildings.
Building 2: Cleanup is complete; however, ongoing measures will be implemented to dry out affected areas. Building 2 HVAC cooling is impacted since the building chillers are offline. The building currently has no comfort cooling. The water system in the building is operational. LCW cooling water for equipment is online and remains functional.
Floors two through four can be occupied. Those with office or lab space on the first floor can come in beginning today to assess their workspace for any additional cleanup needed. If you have any issues, please contact the Site Operations Center at 510-486-6999. The elevator will be out of service until it can be inspected.
Please use these safety checklists as you reoccupy your first-floor space:
Buildings 15, 80, and 80A: These buildings have not experienced water intrusion; however, their water supply has been shut off. The buildings can be occupied, but there is no water service to the buildings, including the restrooms.
B15 will remain without water service overnight. Restoring water service to the building is a high priority, and Facilities will begin restoration efforts first thing Tuesday morning. The exact timing of restoration is still unknown.
If you work in one of these buildings, please contact your supervisor to arrange an alternate work location on Tuesday.
Sept. 6, 10:07 p.m.
An exterior water main leak outside Building 2 has closed Buildings 2, 15, 80, and 80A until safe occupancy can be assessed.
Building 2: The water entered the first floor. Facilities teams have already begun cleaning up the affected areas.
Buildings 15, 80, and 80A: These buildings have not experienced any water intrusion. However, the water supply to these buildings has been shut off, affecting the life safety systems. On Monday, Facilities will work with the Fire Marshal to assess whether those buildings can be safely occupied on Tuesday morning. In the meantime, if you need to access these buildings, please contact the Site Operations Center at 510-486-6999 to arrange an escort.
After the life safety assessment is complete, occupants will be notified when they can reoccupy their buildings.
Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m.
There is a significant water leak at the Lab impacting Building 2. Building 2 is closed until further notice. Please avoide the area.
PREPARE
PREPARE
The Lab encompasses 202 acres of steep terrain and dense vegetation, which is subject to wildfire threat. Wildfires can move quickly, and you may have little time to prepare. There are several steps you can take to be prepared for a wildfire near or at the Lab
Ready
Ready
Be prepared for any emergency by signing up for LabAlert, the Lab’s system of emergency communications. In the event of a nearby wildfire, messages from LabAlert will keep you informed.
Prepare a go bag with items you would need in an emergency, such as walking shoes, spare glasses, and personal medication.
Set
Set
Follow the instructions in the LabAlert. To prepare for evacuation, gather your phone, wallet, keys, badge, and go bag.
Go
Go
Given enough time, evacuation is the preferred response. Limited exits from the Lab and traffic congestion on site and on neighboring streets can make it difficult to evacuate by personal vehicle. This may block access for first responders, creating unsafe conditions.
TAKE SHELTER
TAKE SHELTER
If evacuation is not possible, be prepared to relocate to one of the Lab’s Wildfire Temporary Refuge Buildings.
If evacuation is not possible, be prepared to relocate to one of the Lab’s Wildfire Temporary Refuge Buildings.
These wildfire refuge buildings are built with concrete, metal, and other noncombustible materials. Vegetation management is prioritized for these buildings to create defensible space around the exterior. Wildfire refuge buildings are structurally hardened and maintained to resist wildfire.
It is important that you know the location of several Wildfire Temporary Refuge Buildings. Once inside a Wildfire Temporary Refuge Building, move to the interior away from windows. It may be hot and smoky outside, which can activate the building’s fire alarm system, but it is much safer inside a wildfire refuge building than being outside or in your personal vehicle. Emergency responders will be monitoring the area. It is crucial to remain calm. Do not exit the building until first responders give the all clear or you receive a LabAlert notification that it is safe to leave. Conditions outside could be hazardous even after the fire passes; take care as objects may be hot, trees may be down, and the air quality is often poor.
Become familiar with several of the Wildfire Temporary Refuge Buildings so that you can reach one quickly, no matter where you are at the Lab. Your safety is our top concern, and we want you to be prepared in the event of an emergency.
SITE IMPACTS
SITE IMPACTS
There are several construction and infrastructure projects underway at the Lab. Click on the map below for details. For complete information, go to siteimpacts.lbl.gov.
This website was created as part of Berkeley Lab's emergency response plan for local and regional disasters. In the event of any disruption of services, this site will provide a means for Lab employees to communicate with each other and stay informed on the status of lab operations.
The Emergency Status Information Line is: 1-800-445-5830.
In Case of Wildfire
In Case of Wildfire
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