Belvedere City Manager’s Blog

At approximately 6 a.m. this morning an underground water main maintained by Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) burst and undermined a power pole at the corner of San Rafael Avenue and Beach Boulevard.

PG&E has the pole stabilized and has restored power to the majority of those affected. However, there remains approximately 50 customers (primarily Belvedere Land Company properties along Beach Road and San Rafael Avenue) that remain without power. PG&E must now wait for MMWD repairs on the water main to be completed before they can permanently restore the pole and power. The initial estimate for completion of the work is around 6 a.m. on December 14.

City Hall Community Center/Founder’s Room is open as a warming center/shelter for those in need. It will be staffed until approximately 7 p.m. MMWD has indicated that they would consider claims for shelter if submitted and the local Lodge at Tiburon has offered rooms to those needing assistance at a reduced rate, call first. The American Red Cross can also assist with emergency shelter if necessary.

Here are some emergency contact numbers for your reference:

Tiburon Fire Department: 435-7200
Belvedere Police Department: 435-2611
Lodge at Tiburon: 435-3133
American Red Cross: 721-2365, press 4
Belvedere Land Company: 435-1785
PG&E: 800-743-5000
MMWD:
Emergencies: 945-1500
Claims: 238-8767

For more information and updated information, stay tuned to BEARS 840 AM, contact the Belvedere Police Department, and/or visit the PG&E and MMWD websites.

The Community Center will likely remain open throughout the night. It will be staffed until approximately 7 p.m. After 7 p.m., the Belvedere Police Department will provide periodic visits to the Center for assistance.

At approximately 6 a.m. this morning an underground water main maintained by Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) burst and undermined a power pole at the corner of San Rafael Avenue and Beach Boulevard.

The pole leaned in away from the street toward the immediately adjacent properties, but did not fall. However, the now leaning pole caused significant power outages throughout the community. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and MMWD responded immediately, as well as, Fire and Police personnel. The City’s Building Official, Lee Braun, who lives in the community and was out of power himself, responded to assess the situation. He immediately contacted emergency officials, to include the myself. He opened the Community Center’s Founder’s Room and provided coffee and heat to those interested.

PG&E’s restoration estimate is approximately 2-3 p.m. today. They were able to “jumper” a few wires to another pole on Acacia Avenue and restore power to several areas in the community. Areas along San Rafael Avenue, Windward, Peninsula Road, and Beach had power restored before 8 a.m. Areas up on the island had power restored as well. Power is still being restored in other areas.

Water has been turned off and MMWD has not yet provided an estimated restoration time. At this time, MMWD is waiting on PG&E to stabilize the power pole and address the power restoration prior to excavating the area to work on the water main.

For more information and updated information, stay tuned to BEARS 840 AM, contact the Belvedere Police Department, and/or visit the PG&E and MMWD websites. The Community Center will likely remain open until 2-3 p.m. today, Sunday, December 14.