January 2019 – July 2022
Thanks to the Lab’s Facilities and Security teams, the Lab rode out a “bomb cyclone,” or bombogenesis this weekend. Facilities prepared for the storm as much as possible, knowing that a large amount of rain and gusty winds would play havoc with the Lab’s facilities. https://photostories.lbl.gov/bomb-cyclone?source=share-berkeleylab
The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rains and strong winds for the Bay Area this weekend. Any changes to Lab operating conditions will be posted on status.lbl.gov. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.86988000000008&lon=-122.27053999999998#.YXH0oNnMI-R
The annual Great Shakeout earthquake preparedness drill is virtual again this year. All employees are asked to Stop, Drop, Cover, and Hold On wherever they are working on Thursday at 10:15 a.m. If you are teleworking, include the entire family in the drill. A LabAlert reminder will be sent to all. https://site-security.lbl.gov/2021/10/19/great-shake-out-2021-on-october-21/
The Lab’s Emergency Management Department will hold a quarterly personnel accountability drill on Thursday, Oct. 14 for those who have badged into the Lab’s hill site that day. Respond promptly if alerted. Those not signed up for LabAlert should do so as this is the height of wildfire season. https://site-security.lbl.gov/2021/10/11/personnel-accountability-drill-october-14-only-for-those-at-lab-hill-site/
Thanks to the quick action of one employee last week, a fire in a cigarette urn was limited to some scorched paint and a pile of melted plastic at Building 77A. It could have been worse. https://site-security.lbl.gov/2021/10/06/remnants-of-a-fire/
The improper disposal of smoking materials is one of the main fire dangers at the Lab’s hill site. There are 19 designated smoking sites at the Lab, each with a container to dispose of smoking materials. In this photo story, see how the goats can’t do it alone. https://photostories.lbl.gov/a-catastrophe-avoided?source=share-berkeleylab
Join IPO for an in-depth Innovation Interview with David von Damm, Director of the Security and Emergency Services Division. The conversation with Gregg Scharfstein will focus on David’s origin story and his Division’s efforts to keep the Lab safe and secure. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nmg0dnQ0YTJpYTR2am0zaXAycWhyY3RkZ3RfMjAyMTA5MjFUMTkwMDAwWiBsYmwuZ292XzRzNHJyZzEybDZlcWc2bmNtYzJrdDB2Y2dnQGc&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Active shooters incidents are on the rise in the U.S., forcing many workplaces to prepare a response and assess their readiness for these emergencies. On July 30, the Lab’s Emergency Management and Site Security teams held a training exercise with local police and fire-rescue. Click to learn more. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/active-shooter-response
Join members of the Lab’s Emergency Services team and UC Police on Thursday, July 15 at noon to learn more about upcoming multi-agency emergency exercises taking place at Building 90. These exercises will help test the Lab’s ability to effectively respond to and recover from an emergency. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N3RzY3J2aGUxdHNsa3VpaHFoaXJocThnZGYgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Wildfire. Earthquake. Illness. Each of these is a possibility at the Lab at any time. Know what to do in an emergency by reviewing the Lab’s Emergency Guide. It provides detailed instructions on calling for help, emergency medical treatment until help arrives, chemical spills, and wildlife threats. https://site-security.lbl.gov/resource/emergency-management-resources/emergency-guide/