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Novato Police, CA
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 :: 11:20 a.m. PST

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GAS LEAK UPDATE: Park Ave, Park Ct. & 5th St. - Now Open. Evacuation & Shelter In Place - LIFTED. Area Now Safe.

FINAL UPDATE: 
Residents of Park Ct./Park St. between 4th and 5th St. Novato, may now return to their homes. The gas leak has been contained per PG&E and the area is now safe.

*Please Note: If you return home and find your gas has been turned off, call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 to turn back on. For your safety, wait for PG&E assistance. Do not attempt yourself. 

SHELTER IN PLACE: Residences outside the area, within a 1/4 mile radius, may now leave. The shelter in place has been LIFTED. 

ROAD CLOSURE: 5th Ave, Park Ave, & Park Ct. are now OPEN. 

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ORIGINAL MESSAGE: 
GAS LEAK/EVACUATION: Park Ave/Park Ct. Between 4th & 5th St. Novato. Park Ave & Park Ct. Roads Are CLOSED. 

GAS LEAK: Novato Fire, PG&E, and Novato Police are on scene investigating the report of a gas leak in the area of Park Ave./Park Ct. between 4th and 5th St in Novato. A strong odor of gas may be present in the area.

ROAD CLOSURE:

  • Park Ave./Park Ct. between 4th & 5th St. - CLOSED
  • 5th St. At Grant Ave - CLOSED
EVACUATION: Residents of Park Ct./Park St. between 4th and 5th Street, please evacuate your residence now. This area is expected to be closed while PG&E and Novato Fire crews work to contain the gas leak. 

Residences outside the area within a 1/4 mile radius, please shelter in place. 

If you need assistance with evacuating your residence, please call 9-1-1. This evacuation is a precautionary measure due to the proximity of the homes to the leak. We will provide updates as available.

Instructions:

*Please Note: If you return home and find your gas has been turned off, call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 to turn back on. For your safety, wait for PG&E assistance. Do not attempt yourself.

Address/Location
Novato Police, CA
909 Machin Ave
Novato, CA 94945

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 415-897-4361

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Gas Leak

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