MANY ISLANDS PIPE LINES (CANADA) LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL Incident-Specific Response
2.5.5 Environmental Assessment of Sensitive Areas
For the site-specifc plan to address the environmentally sensitive areas, refer to Environmental Assessment of Sensitive Areas
For more information on addressing environmentally sensitive areas, refer to the following:
1) Construction, Operations, and Maintenance Practises
2.5.6 Natural Disasters The following information has been compiled to provide guidance in response to severe weather and natural hazards. The following guidelines are based on information developed by Environment and Climate Change Canada for inclusion in emergency response plans
Natural hazards include but are not limited to: • Earthquakes • Flooding / excessive water in basins • Severe storms • Tornadoes
2.5.6.1
Earthquakes
Basic Response •
Ensure personnel safety
• Notify appropriate person (Supervisor) of what happened and any other details.
During an Earthquake • Wherever you are when an earthquake starts, take cover immediately. • Move a few steps to a nearby safe place if need be. Stay there until the shaking stops. • If you are indoors - stay away from windows, and shelves with heavy objects and ‘Drop, Cover, Hold’ o DROP - under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, bed or any solid furniture. o COVER - your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects. o HOLD - onto the object that you are under so that you remain covered. If you can't get under something strong, or if you are in a hallway, flatten yourself or crouch against an interior wall.
If you are outdoors o Stay outside. o
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Go to an open area away from buildings.
If you are in a vehicle o Pull over to a safe place where you are not blocking the road. Keep roads clear for rescue and emergency vehicles. o Avoid bridges, overpasses, underpasses, piping, buildings or anything that could collapse. o Stop the car and stay inside. Do not attempt to get out of your car if downed power lines are across it. Wait to be rescued.
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AVOID the following in an earthquake • Doorways. Doors may slam shut and cause injuries. • All windows, glass and/or heavy objects. • Moving equipment including elevators. If you are in an elevator during an earthquake, hit the button for every floor and get out as soon as you can. • Downed power lines – stay at least 10 metres away to avoid injury. • Coastline. Earthquakes can trigger large ocean waves called tsunamis.
Environmental Assessment of Sensitive Areas
January 2025
Section 2.5, Page 11
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