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Flash: Alert: Panoramic Way still closed to vehicle traffic, shelter in place lifted.

Berkeley Police
Tuesday January 19, 2016 - 02:30:00 PM

UPDATE:

The shelter in place has been lifted for Panoramic Way. While PG&E works to restore power, vehicle traffic is still restricted. Panoramic Way is closed at Canyon Road and Prospect Street.

Emergency Traffic is able to access the area, but normal traffic is still prohibited until further notice. If you have a medical or police emergency dial 911.

For more information regarding the outage you can call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 or visit their website at WWW.PGE.COM.

We will continue to provide updates as information develops. 

ORIGINAL MESSAGE: 

Due to multiple downed active power lines on Panoramic Way, the roadway is closed. No traffic is being allowed in or out at this time. The Berkeley Fire Department and Berkeley Police Department recommend that all persons on Panoramic Way shelter in place until further notice.  

Please stay away from downed power lines.  

We are aware that the power is out in the area and we do not have an ETA for service to return. PG&E is currently on scene working on the problem.  

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.