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Emergency Management

2025

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LabAlert

Your LBNL email and desk phone are automatically entered (from HRIS)
If you are not at your desk, you may not receive time-critical emergency alerts
Keeping your profile up to date and adding a personal cell phone number can ensure you receive alerts
You can also change the order of delivery methods, like receiving a text message before an email
Please scan the QR code and select a button (LDAP or non-LDAP) to update your profile.

LabAlert is our primary means of communicating emergency information and accounting for Lab personnel!

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Visitor Safety

Visitors can subscribe to alerts by texting “labalert” to 333111.

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See more (including a printable trifold!): go.lbl.gov/visitorsafety

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Emergency Guide

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See more: go.lbl.gov/emergencyguide

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Protective Actions

Shelter In Place

Lockdown

Evacuate

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Shelter in Place

You may be directed to shelter in place if there is an airborne health hazard, including the release of hazardous materials or smoke from a fire. When a shelter-in-place order is issued: • Gather your personal items if possible. • Alert others nearby who may be unaware of the shelter-in-place order. • Move to an interior part of the building, closing windows and doors behind you. • Do not eat, drink, take medications, or apply cosmetics unless medically necessary. • Seal off doorways with tape or towels if possible. • Wait for an all-clear signal or further instructions from first responders or site security personnel.

Lockdown

In some extreme cases, we may ask you to lock down your area because of an active threat or to maintain control of an area. When a lockdown order is issued: • Move away from windows and get down on the floor (if possible). • Lock or barricade the doors of the room or office you are in. • Turn off lights and silence cell phones. • Wait for an all-clear signal or further instructions. • Run, hide, and/or fight if necessary.

Evacuate

If the emergency warrants it, you may be instructed to evacuate a building, zone, or the Lab site itself. If there is a fire alarm or a building evacuation order, take the following steps: • Gather your personal items, such as your badge, keys, and cell phone. Do so quickly, and do not reenter an evacuated building to retrieve personal items. • Alert others nearby who may be unaware of the evacuation. • Be aware of your surroundings and the hazards that may be present. • Exit the building using the shortest and safest route, and do not use elevators. • Report any injuries or safety concerns to first responders on site or by calling 911. • Proceed to the nearest Evacuation Assembly Area (EAA) (go.lbl.gov/eaa) if it is safe to do so. • Wait for the an all-clear signal before reentering any building. • If you cannot self-evacuate, get to a safe area and call 911 for assistance. When a site-wide evacuation notice is issued: • Leave only when your building or zone (go.lbl.gov/zone) is instructed to do so. • Refer to the site map (map.lbl.gov) for directions to the exits emergency personnel will direct you to use.

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Protective Action Zones

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See more: go.lbl.gov/zone

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See more: go.lbl.gov/zone

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Evacuation Assembly Areas

Proceed to an Evacuation Assembly Area (closest/safest)
Evacuation Assembly Areas are where lab staff congregate when asked to evacuate a building

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See more: go.lbl.gov/eaa

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Evacuation Assembly Areas (EAAs) are predesignated waiting areas, where people can congregate after evacuating a building. Being in one location makes it easier to communicate with first responders, however, memorizing an EAA location is not as important as learning when to evacuate and how to do it safely.
Evacuees should:

Move away from the building and away from fire department connections and hydrants
Watch out for hazards including vehicle traffic, uneven walking surfaces, and smoke (stay upwind)
Not reenter a building until given the all clear by first responders

EAAs are noted on building maps near most exits

Map at g o.lbl.gov/eaa
map.lbl.gov (EAA Layer) - not regularly updated

Locations/signs changing in 2025
Grab: badge, phone, wallet, keys (in case you are not allowed to reenter the building)

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Emergency Planning for Access and Functional Needs (AFN)

Contact emergencymanagement@lbl.gov to set up a meeting to discuss, identify needs and solutions, and develop a plan.
Visit https://www.ready.gov/disability for more information and resources

During an emergency, get to a safe area and call 911.

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Learn more: go.lbl.gov/sesafn

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When the Ground Shakes

Drop onto your hands and knees (if able)
Cover your head and neck (under a desk or table if possible)
Hold on to your shelter

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Who to Call

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Learn more: notify.lbl.gov

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Personal Preparedness

Build a Kit

Water - at least 1 gallon/person/day
Non-perishable food for at least 3 days
First Aid Kit
Cash
Prescription Medicines
Extra batteries or alternative power source
Face Masks
Battery-powered or hand crank radio to receive information
Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Tools to turn off utilities
Can opener
Local Maps

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Visit ready.gov/kit for more information

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Personal Preparedness

Resources

Ready.gov
CalOES
American Red Cross
Know which evacuation Zone your home is located
Zonehaven
MyShake App
AC Alerts - Alameda County, CA
Nixle - sign up for emergency notifications where you live

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Thank You!

Questions or Comments? Email: EmergencyManagement@lbl.gov