The Redwood City Police Department has been notified that PG&E will be venting natural gas TOMORROW
(Wednesday, September 28) from a pipeline near 280 and Edgewood Road, for the
purposes of performing hydrostatic pressure testing on the pipeline. While it is
somewhat removed from residential areas, some areas in the hills near 280 may
smell gas, and may hear significant noise from the high-pressure venting similar to the sound of a jet engine. So please read the email from
PG&E below and, particularly if you live toward that area, be aware that
this will be happening on Wednesday. Feel free to pass this information along to
any others whom you feel may be impacted or interested.
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PG&E is
performing a hydrostatic pressure test on a section of natural gas pipeline in
your community. The section of pipeline to be tested is being temporarily
removed from service and will be safely vented of all natural gas. Outlined
below are the next steps in the testing process:
- Tentative Date: Wednesday, 9/28/11
- Approximate Time: 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Work Location: Edgewood Road and Highway 280
- Work to be completed: Releasing of natural gas to the atmosphere.
- Tentative Date: Wednesday, 9/28/11
- Approximate Time: 8:00 a.m. to midnight
- Work Location: Edgewood Road and Highway 280
- Work to be completed: Air movers (compressors) will be used to push out the remaining natural gas from the lines.
We want to
ensure you are provided with the most up-to-date information but please note,
these dates and times are subject to change. We will inform you of any
scheduling changes as they occur.
Depending on
the location of gas venting and weather patterns, there may be a smell of
natural gas. We want to assure you that this situation is safe. The pipeline is
cleared of gas utilizing a safe and common technique. As part of our normal
protocol, we have notified the appropriate public safety agencies of this work.
While gas odors are likely from the work being done nearby, safety is our top
priority and we encourage any resident who has questions or concerns about the
smell of gas to call PG&E 24 hours a day at 1-800-743-5000 or call 9-1-1
immediately.
