San Francisco, CA

OPSEC & Personal Safety

As of August 23, 2026 9:17 AM ET

Personal safety
Maintain situational awareness in public, avoid poorly lit or isolated areas, and follow instructions from local authorities at incident scenes.

Personal safety
Maintain situational awareness in public, avoid poorly lit or isolated areas, and follow instructions from local authorities at incident scenes.
Communications
Verify unexpected calls or messages (e.g., tech-support claims) before sharing information or granting access to devices.
Travel planning
Check live traffic and local news before travel; allow extra time for detours related to bridge closures or emergency responses.
Digital security
Keep mobile devices charged and use official apps or broadcaster sites for alerts; do not click links from unknown senders.

Route planning
If you would normally use the Carquinez Bridge westbound this weekend, plan an alternate crossing and expect delays.
All westbound lanes will be closed from Friday 10:00 p.m. to Monday 3:00 a.m.; this is a confirmed scheduled closure.
Local area avoidance
Avoid the West Oakland/Bay Bridge vicinity while crews respond to the vegetation/train-trestle fire; smoke or localized closures are possible.
A large fire was reported burning outside the EBMUD plant near the Bay Bridge and crews are on the scene.
Fraud & hoax awareness
Be prepared for scam or hoax incidents (fraudulent tech-support calls, 'swatting' false reports); independently verify claims before responding or sharing data.
Recent local reports include an AppleCare-style elderly fraud arrest and a Petaluma 'swatting' investigation.