MIPL Emergency Management Program

MIPL Emergency Management Program

TABLE 4: Messaging Type

Overview of Potential Consequences

Identifies the product release characteristics and potential hazards that could result from an accidental release from the pipeline.

Summary of Prevention Measures Undertaken

A general overview of the preventative measures undertaken in the planning, design, operation, maintenance, inspection and testing of the pipeline. This message should also reinforce how the stakeholder audience can play an important role in preventing third-party damage and right-of way encroachments.

Potential Hazards of Products Transported

Specific information about the release characteristics and potential hazards posed by the accidental release.

Leak Recognition

Information on how to recognize a pipeline leak through the senses of sight, unusual sound, and smell (as appropriate to the product type) and describe any associated dangers.

(How to recognize a pipeline leak)

Response to a Pipeline Leak Outlines the appropriate actions to take once a pipeline leak or release is suspected. This information includes: What to do if a leak

is suspected and what not to do if a leak is suspected. It is especially important to include specific information on detection response if the pipeline contains product that, when released, could be immediately hazardous to health. This information indicates that SaskEnergy and the local emergency response officials have an ongoing relationship designed to prepare and respond to an emergency.

Liaison with Emergency Officials

Priority to Protect Life

Emphasizes that public safety and environmental protection are the top priorities in any pipeline emergency response.

Emergency Contacts

Shares contact information for SaskEnergy local offices and 24-hour emergency telephone line with local and provincial emergency officials. SaskEnergy also uses meetings with emergency officials to confirm that both emergency officials and SaskEnergy have the current, correct contact information and calling priorities.

Emergency Preparedness Response Plans

Includes information about how emergency officials can access the response plans covering their jurisdiction.

Emergency Preparedness - A supplemental means of two-way communication about

emergency preparedness through conducting emergency response

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