'Shelter in Place' Order Briefly in Effect in San Mateo

By Bay City News Service:

Emergency crews have lifted a shelter-in-place order in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon after a hazardous materials situation associated with spilled pool chemicals was determined to pose no threat to the public, police said.

The incident was reported 10:45 a.m. at the Residence Inn at 2000 Winward Way and hotel guests were asked to remain in their rooms, according to police. The shelter-in-place order was lifted around 12:25 p.m.

“It looks like the pool maintenance crew spilled some chemicals,” police Sgt. Rick Decker said.

The spill, which was described as minor, has since been contained. Police said it poses no threat to public health,but residents and hotel guests may continue to smell an unpleasant odor in the area.

Winward Way was temporarily closed to traffic as part of the emergency response, Decker said.