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
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP NOVATO followed by your message, to 888777
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