Category Archives: Safety Tips

PG&E Joins Local Task Force to Increase ‘Call 811’ Awareness

April 18, 2013
Article by Matt Nauman, www.pgecurrents.com, posted April 17, 2013 PG&E will be working with fire chiefs in Alameda County and other officials to increase the understanding and importance of calling 811 before a digging project, the company said today (April 17).

A Message to Our Communities About the Richmond Refinery Fire

April 18, 2013
Article by Chevron Richmond, posted April 12, 2013 This week, our company released a detailed investigation report into the causes of the August 2012 fire at our Richmond Refinery. The investigation was conducted by a team that included independent scientific and engineering experts, members of the United Steelworkers Union and Chevron’s technical experts. By providing [...]

Interstate 580 Scofield Avenue and Western Drive Bridge Decks Replacement Project Construction Began Last Night

April 11, 2013
Construction has begun for the Interstate 580 Scofield Avenue and Western Drive Bridge Decks Replacement Project. For the next few weeks, lane closures are scheduled for westbound and eastbound Interstate 580, in the vicinity of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Toll Plaza. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Drivers [...]

Planning an event? Head to the RPD for a One-Day Liquor Permit

January 31, 2013
The Richmond Police Department is always happy to support non-profit organizations and civic clubs in their efforts to raise funds through parties, gatherings or other social events. In that, the authorization of One-Day Liquor Permits falls under the responsibility of the RPD.

TRAUMA: Normal Reactions to It and Tools to Help You Move Forward

December 5, 2012
A Resource from the Richmond Police Department A traumatic event causes an emotional reaction and can impair usual coping mechanisms. Incidents such as experiencing or witnessing a serious accident, disasters/catastrophe, injury or death of a family member, friend or stranger, physical or sexual assault, any act of violence, etc. are categorized as traumatic events.