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This is the home page for the San Diego Sun Campus - Fires space.

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Final Alert Update: SD Campus News, 10/30
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We are back to normal operations today and from now on. We will only be following the energy curtailment criteria based on our previous agreement with SDG&E.
The air filters were all changed yesterday and the walkways were washed off.

THANKS to all of you for your support during this trying time. We are back and stronger than ever.

Your SD Site Council

Posted at Oct 30, 2007 by Susan.Tighe | 0 comments

Alert Update: SD Campus Weekend & Monday News, 10/27-29
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SDG&E is still requesting that we minimize energy consumption at our Sun facility based on where it is located on the power grid. Therefore, we will be following the energy curtailment criteria through the weekend, 10/27-28. Facilities is checking regularly with SDG&E; once the energy constraints are lifted, we will do the same. We also are continuing to monitor air quality to ensure a safe work environment for our employees. New air filters will be installed on Monday.

Therefore, our San Diego campus will be back ONLINE on Monday, 10/29! Any employees who are still being forced to evacuate from their homes should inform their managers; Sun offers emergency-relocation assistance to affected employees. If you'd like to offer your home or need permanent or temporary housing, please contact Julie Dollahite, julie.dollahite@sun.com, x54006, or 512-971-9200.

ALL SD employees are asked to Check In at Sun IF YOUR STATUS CHANGES. THANKS to all of you for using Check In at Sun! We have accounted for ALL employees!!

We now have a Facebook page for any Sun employee to join and communicate with others about the fire. Although it shows as a fundraiser or event, it is just a communication forum. Please let me know if you need an invitation and can't get in. Thanks to Corporate Crisis Management for setting this up.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5827111901

Our SD Campus Firestorm wiki page is:
http://wikis.sun.com/display/Fires/Home

Below are resources for employees who may be affected by the wildfires:

Thanks for your support,
Your SD Site Council

Posted at Oct 28, 2007 by Susan.Tighe | 0 comments

Alert Update: SD Campus Employees MAY WFH Tomorrow, 10/26
======================================================

A big THANKS goes to Sun's Corporate Crisis Management team and Executive Leadership in providing top-notch employee support during this firestorm!
They are extremely organized and dedicated to supporting our campus.

Based on the shutdown of the San Onofre power plant, SDG&E is requesting that we minimize energy consumption at our Sun facility based on where it is located on the power grid. Therefore, we will be following the energy curtailment criteria tomorrow, Friday, 10/26. We also are continuing to monitor air quality to ensure a safe work environment for our employees.

Therefore, employees in the San Diego area MAY stay and work from home tomorrow, 10/26, check in with their managers and attend to their friends, families and homes. Any employees who are forced to evacuate from their homes should inform their managers; Sun offers emergency-relocation assistance to affected employees.

Sun's San Diego campus and its compute-resources lab are functioning. However, their status may change depending on the unpredictable nature of the wildfires.

ALL SD employees are asked to Check In at Sun. Please re-Check in at Sun if your status changes!

THANKS to all 406 of you who have! We only have 2 unaccounted-for employees, and HR is working diligently to reach all of their contacts, their emergency contacts, and their management to locate their location.

Our SD Campus Firestorm wiki page is:
http://wikis.sun.com/display/Fires/Home

**If you'd like to offer your home or need permanent or temporary housing, please contact Julie Dollahite, julie.dollahite@sun.com, x54006, or 512-971-9200.

Below are resources for employees who may be affected by the wildfires:

Check in at Sun options if you don't have SWAN access:
Option #2 - Send an email

If you are unable to access the web form but have internet access, you can send an email to CheckIn@Sun.com. The email should include the following information:

  • Your first and last name
  • Sun ID number
  • Your Sun manager's name
  • The affected Sun facility
  • Your current location
  • Nature of disaster
  • If you are safe or need assistance.
  • If assistance is needed, please provide an explanation.
  • If you are aware of the status of other employees who are unable to check in themselves
    o Provide their names, the location they were last seen and their status.
  • Include an emergency contact telephone number for you and your manager's email address.

Once your email has been received, you will receive a reply stating your notification has been received.

Option #3 - Use the telephone
If your are unable to use the web or send an email, another option would be to report your status by calling one of the Worldwide Security Control Centers for the affected area. See the list below for your Geo:

Americas

1-800-HELP-001 (US & Canada) - Primary

Advise the Control Center Dispatcher that you are "Checking In". The dispatcher will collect all of the necessary information from you.

The CheckIn@Sun program is maintained by Worldwide Security which works with the Human Resources department to provide assistance to
all employees in need.

Your SD Site Council is continuing to monitor the situation with help from our corporate Sun's Crisis Management Team. We will let you know if there are any
status updates.

Thanks for your support,
Your SD Site Council

Posted at Oct 25, 2007 by Susan.Tighe | 0 comments

Register your cellphones at this site for reverse 911 calls.

Posted at Oct 24, 2007 by Mike.Brown | 0 comments

Alert Update: SD Campus Employees REQUESTED to Stay Home Tomorrow, 10/25
===================================================================

SDG&E is requesting that we minimize energy consumption at our Sun facility based on where it is located on the power grid. Therefore, we will be following the energy curtailment criteria tomorrow, Thursday, 10/25.

A big THANKS goes to Alan Rein, Jason Rudolph and George Glover who have been working hard to keep our campus and its equipment up and running!

Therefore, employees in the San Diego area are REQUESTED to stay home tomorrow, 10/25, unless there is a particular need where you have to be on campus, check in with their managers and attend to their friends, families and homes. Any employees who are forced to evacuate from their homes should inform their managers; Sun offers emergency-relocation assistance to affected employees. We would prefer if employees stayed home unless they really need to come to the campus.

Sun's San Diego campus and its compute-resources lab are functioning. However, their status may change depending on the unpredictable nature of the wildfires. Therefore, employees should avoid coming in to the campus until the fires are under control. Employees planning to travel to the San Diego area should monitor news reports and contact constituents in the area to decide whether to delay their visits.

ALL SD employees are asked to Check In at Sun. Please re-Check in at Sun if your status changes.
THANKS TO ALL 200 OF YOU WHO HAVE!!

**If you'd like to offer your home or need permanent or temporary housing, please contact Julie Dollahite, julie.dollahite@sun.com, x54006, or 512-971-9200.

Below are resources for employees who may be affected by the wildfires:

Check in at Sun options if you don't have SWAN access:
Option #2 - Send an email

If you are unable to access the web form but have internet access, you can send an email to CheckIn@Sun.com. The email should include the following information:

  • Your first and last name
  • Sun ID number
  • Your Sun manager's name
  • The affected Sun facility
  • Your current location
  • Nature of disaster
  • If you are safe or need assistance.
  • If assistance is needed, please provide an explanation.
  • If you are aware of the status of other employees who are unable to check in themselves
    o Provide their names, the location they were last seen and their status.
  • Include an emergency contact telephone number for you and your manager's email address.

Once your email has been received, you will receive a reply stating your notification has been received.

Option #3 - Use the telephone
If your are unable to use the web or send an email, another option would be to report your status by calling one of the Worldwide Security Control Centers for the affected area. See the list below for your Geo:

Americas

1-800-HELP-001 (US & Canada) - Primary

Advise the Control Center Dispatcher that you are "Checking In". The dispatcher will collect all of the necessary information from you.

The CheckIn@Sun program is maintained by Worldwide Security which works with the Human Resources department to provide assistance to
all employees in need.

Your SD Site Council is continuing to monitor the situation with help from our corporate Sun's Crisis Management Team. We will let you know if there are any
status updates.

Thanks for your support,
Jud & Susan

Posted at Oct 24, 2007 by Susan.Tighe | 0 comments
Last changed Oct 25, 2007 17:27 by Susan.Tighe

posted 10/24/07 12:50PM
Regularly updated information:

posted 10/24/07 12:27am
FEMA sites / numbers announced

  • www.fema.gov / 800-621-FEMA

posted 10/24/07 11:00am
Maps:

posted 10/24/07 11:39am
More resources from Rebecca Perry
http://www.sandiego.gov./

Fire Emergency Information
There is a major fire emergency currently underway in the City of San Diego. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions to deal with fire related conditions.

  • List of Fire Damaged Homes (PDF: 14K)
  • Fires Keeping Some City Areas Off-Limits (PDF: 30K)
  • Individual Donations Temporarily Halted at Qualcomm Stadium Evacuation Site (PDF: 22K)
  • Witch Fire Neighborhood Repopulation Information (PDF: 31K)

posted 10/24/07 8:51am
Alert Update: SD Campus Employees Encouraged to Stay Home Tomorrow, 10/24
===================================================================

Employees in the San Diego area are strongly advised to stay home tomorrow, 10/24, check in with their managers and attend to their friends, families and homes. Any employees who are forced to evacuate from their homes should inform their managers; Sun offers emergency-relocation assistance to affected employees. We would prefer if employees stayed home unless they really need to come to the campus.

Sun's San Diego campus and its compute-resources lab are functioning. However, their status may change depending on the unpredictable nature of the wildfires. Therefore, employees should avoid coming in to the campus until the fires are under control. Employees planning to travel to the San Diego area should monitor news reports and contact constituents in the area to decide whether to delay their visits.

ALL SD employees are asked to Check In at Sun. Please re-Check in at Sun if your status changes.

Below are resources for employees who may be affected by the wildfires:

Check in at Sun options if you don't have SWAN access:
Option #2 - Send an email

If you are unable to access the web form but have internet access, you can send an email to CheckIn@Sun.com. The email should include the following information:

  • Your first and last name
  • Sun ID number
  • Your Sun manager's name
  • The affected Sun facility
  • Your current location
  • Nature of disaster
  • If you are safe or need assistance.
  • If assistance is needed, please provide an explanation.
  • If you are aware of the status of other employees who are unable to check in themselves
    o Provide their names, the location they were last seen and their status.
  • Include an emergency contact telephone number for you and your manager's email address.

Once your email has been received, you will receive a reply stating your notification has been received.

Option #3 - Use the telephone
If your are unable to use the web or send an email, another option would be to report your status by calling one of the Worldwide Security Control Centers for the affected area. See the list below for your Geo:

Americas

1-800-HELP-001 (US & Canada) - Primary

Advise the Control Center Dispatcher that you are "Checking In". The dispatcher will collect all of the necessary information from you.

The CheckIn@Sun program is maintained by Worldwide Security which works with the Human Resources department to provide assistance to
all employees in need.

Your SD Site Council is continuing to monitor the situation with help from our corporate Sun's Crisis Management Team. We will let you know if there are any
status updates.

Thanks for your support,
Jud & Susan

posted 10/24/07 8:51am
Alert Update: Offers for Housing Assistance, 10/23
=======================================

If you wish to offer part of your home to anyone who has been evacuated, please contact Julie Dollahite, Julie.Dollahite@sun.com, who is coordinating the temporary housing assistance. Her extension is x54006 or 512-971-9200.

Also, if you are in need of temporary housing, please contact Julie as well.

Thanks for your continued support and community spirit,
Jud and Susan

posted 10/24/07 12:00pm
Subject: Security contact / San Diego incident emergency management
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:00:55 -0600
From: Sue Alessi
To: Jud Cooley
CC: Joe Postiglione

Hi Jud,

My name is Sue Alessi and I am the GEO Operations manager for
AlliedBarton Security supporting Sun.
Enqrique Mora, whom you had been in contact with regarding the emergency
incident, has been evacuated from
his home.

Myself and Joe Postiglione will be the points of contact working with
you moving forward.

Sue

Posted at Oct 24, 2007 by IgorMinar | 0 comments

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