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The following is a summary of an account of an actual incident involving a response to a flammable liquids emergency. The parties involved have not been identified and the intent is not to place blame. This is presented as a learning opportunity for public and private sector responders that may respond to a pipeline emergency.  Read More |
| Atmospheric monitoring is a key tactical priority during response to a gas or liquids hazardous materials incident. Determining where hazardous vapors are present in relation to areas of public occupancy, and potential ignition sources, is a critical step in responding to a spill or leak. Read More |
| Flammable liquids pipelines employ pump stations along the pipeline to boost pressures and augment flow. These pump stations operate in a similar manner to natural gas compressor stations that have been discussed in a previous issue of The Responder. Elevation and friction loss results in pressure loss in a pipeline, just like it does in a fire hose. Very much like the fire apparatus, pumps are used to maintain the appropriate delivery pressure. Read More |
| Outside force damage is a leading cause of pipeline incidents across the nation. While great strides have been made by utilities and transmission pipeline operators to prevent damage to their underground assets, these incidents still occur. Read More |
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| “Our local emergency responders attend local pipeline operator sponsored training meetings." Goshen County Emergency Management, Torrington, Wyoming Read More |
 While 911 is the readily identifiable telephone number to report an emergency, 811 is the number to provide notification of pending excavation activity so that utilities can properly locate underground assets. Help us spread the word for safety….Call 811 before you dig!
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WISER, Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders, is now available for Google Android devices! WISER, a database of chemical, biological, and radiological substances is designed to assist responders during a hazardous materials incident. WISER was one electronic tool for emergency responders highlighted in our March issue of The Responder. To access information about the Android version of WISER, go to: http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/whats_new_android_1_0.html |
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Download a copy of Kinder Morgan’s safety brochure for emergency responders at www.kindermorgan.com/public_awareness/
AdditionalInformation/KMSafetyBrochures.cfm. The brochure includes pipeline emergency response information and details about Kinder Morgan’s operations including emergency contact numbers. |
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Find out who operates a pipeline in your area by accessing the National Pipeline Mapping System at http://www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov/ |
