A Westamerica Bank building in San Rafael was evacuated today after police issued a public safety alert for the site, sending people away from the Fifth Avenue location and warning them to avoid a nearby intersection. The alert did not immediately explain what prompted the evacuation or say whether anyone was hurt.
The San Rafael Police Department's alert, posted at about 9:41 AM, directed people at 1108 Fifth Avenue to leave north toward Mission Avenue and told the public not to proceed to Mission and B streets. The department also reminded people that emergencies should be reported to 911.
EVACUATION FOR WEST AMERICA BANK AT 1108 FIFTH AVENUE https://t.co/Vom7oLOMN9
— San Rafael Police Department (@SanRafaelPolice) July 29, 2026
What Police Told People Nearby
The building is the corporate headquarters for Westamerica Bancorporation and its subsidiary bank, according to the company's official contact page. People with business at the site should stay clear until San Rafael officials provide further instructions.
The initial message did not identify the type of hazard involved or provide a timeline for when the building or surrounding area might reopen. Anyone encountering an immediate emergency should call 911 rather than rely on social media updates.
