Emergency Responders

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Background Information on "Identified Sites"

This document contains background information about natural gas pipeline integrity management programs and "Identified Sites". This information is intended to provide emergency response officials with an overview of why pipeline companies are asking emergency responders about identified sites.

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New Training Website for Emergency Responders

The Association has worked with Callan and Company to create a new training website for Emergency Responders. The new site provides interactive training modules for various pipeline emergency situations. Scenario 1 is available now and involves a natural gas release in an urban area. Other scenarios will be added in the near future. Please note that this site is under development and may change frequently.

Click here to access the Emergency Responder Training Website

Identified Site Registry

This mapping application is intended to be an easy way emergency response officials can provide information about Identified Sites. This registry may be used to submit information about any type of site (building or outside area). For security reasons, the general public will not be given access to information stored in this registry.

Pipeline Emergency Response Guidelines

Pipelines are the safest and most reliable way to transport energy products, including: natural gas, crude oil, liquid petroleum products, and chemical products. Pipelines are primarily underground, which keeps them away from public contact and accidental damage. It is also a fact that pipelines can move large volumes of product at a significantly lower operating cost when compared to other modes of transportation. Despite safety and efficiency statistics, increases in energy consumption and population growth near pipelines present the potential for a pipeline incident.

Evacuation Distances For Natural Gas

Provides information on the recommended evacuation distances for natural gas pipeline leaks and ruptures.