Emergency Preparedness and Response

At approximately 1:05 p.m. today, a contractor clipped a 4² gas line while working at the Crestview apartments. The contractors were removing a pole, in a carport area. While cleaning out the hole with an auger, the line was clipped.

Emergency procedures were immediately initiated by the contractor, contacting APU Campus Safety, emergency personnel, and the Gas Company. Additionally, the contractor, quickly working alongside Campus Safety, began to secure the area and evacuated approximately six buildings. Due to summer and the construction, very few tenants were on site. The area was secured by 1:15 p.m. At approximately 2 p.m., the gas line was capped.
 

Alosta Place began evacuation due to possible explosives found in an apartment, which turned out to be a movie prop. The evacuation was called off.

The Santa Anita Fire is at 81 percent containment, with full containment expected by Friday, May 2. At no time was APU's Azusa campus in danger.

Classes and activities continue as scheduled at the Azusa campus. An advisory was issued for the East San Gabriel Valley due to unhealthy levels of air quality. Individuals with sensitivities should stay indoors when possible.

The Santa Anita fire has not threatened APU's Azusa campus in any way, though smoke is visible from campus. Classes are continuing as scheduled.

On Wednesday, March 12, around 9:30 p.m., a small, isolated roof fire broke out on Administration West. The fire was quickly contained; no structural damage occurred.

Please continue to pray for the student's complete recovery.