Dear Rodeo and Crockett residents,
There is a shelter-in-place, hazardous materials emergency this afternoon, Oct. 15, in Crockett and Rodeo because of a fire at the Nu Star facility. In addition, I-80 is shut down in both directions.
Please go inside, and close all windows and doors. Turn off all heaters, air conditioners, and fans. Unless you are using your fireplace, close your fireplace dampers and vents. Cover any cracks around doors or windows with tape or damp towels. Stay off the phone unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency at your location. Remain sheltered indoors until you receive further official instructions. Stay off the phones and do not call 9 1 1 unless you have a life threatening emergency.
https://cchealth.org/emergencies/shelter-in-place.php
The following Shelter-in-Place procedures are recommended as the best first response after the Safety Sirens are sounded:
Shelter
- Go inside your home or the nearest building
- Bring in pets, if possible
- Officials at the Fire Department, the Health Department and the Office of Emergency Services agree that in the case of chemical accident, those people who shelter indoors are much safer than those people who remain outside and are possibly exposed to chemicals
Shut
- Close doors and windows
- Use window and door locks to create a better seal
- Make sure your vents and fireplace flue are closed
- Turn off Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Listen
- Turn on your radio and television for information and further instructions
- The Community Warning System is designed to provide Contra Costa County-specific information directly to the media. Public access television and radio stations such as KCBS 740 AM or KGO 810 AM will have ongoing status reports and information
- Avoid using the telephone unless you have a life-threatening emergency
Sincerely,
Nancy Skinner
Senator, 9th District
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