Berkeley hazmat update: Avoid Seawall drive, Shorebird Park
"Emergency personnel will use the empty parking lot to dispose of hazardous and potentially volatile materials," the city said.
Police plan to dispose of "hazardous and potentially volatile materials" in an empty parking lot at the Berkeley Marina after removing them from a local home Monday.
Authorities have asked community members to "avoid the parking lot in the Berkeley Marina at 199 Seawall Drive as well as Shorebird Park."
In a 12:30 p.m. Nixle alert, the city said the parking lot and popular park would be closed for a period of time during the operation.
"Emergency personnel will use the empty parking lot to dispose of hazardous and potentially volatile materials," the city said.
Over the past hour, police officers and park staff have been working to clear the area of community members who had come to fish and enjoy the view.
The Scanner broke the news Monday morning about the developing hazmat operation. Stay tuned for updates.
Emilie Raguso
