Colonial Pipeline Company
EMERGENCY RESPONDER FACT SHEET SURRY COUNTY,VIRGINIA
EMERGENCY CONTACT 24/7 FIRST CALL 911, THEN CALL COLONIAL
1-800-926-2728
FLOW RATE: Averages up to 6,000 bph PRODUCTS: Gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene,
PIPELINE INFORMATION
TYPE: Hazardous liquid pipeline DIAMETERS: 14 inch steel pipe DEPTH OF COVER: Minimum 3 ft. at installation jet & military fuels
LEAK RECOGNITION A refined liquids product leak may appear as any of the following:
• Pooling of petroleum product on the ground• A distinct area of dead vegetation• A multi-colored sheen on water
• A hissing or roaring noise coming from pipe• An unusual odor, like that of gasoline or oil• A spray or vapor cloud
ASSESS THE SITUATION • Determine the location of the release and
remain upwind.
• Avoid contact with vapors or escaped product; take protective actions, as required.
• Keep out of low areas and confined spaces where vapors can accumulate.
• Park emergency vehicles to allow for rapidexit should the situation escalate.
• Eliminate ignition sources (flames, flares,cell phones, radios, vehicle engines, etc.)
• Identify product type, if possible.
• Determine possible exposures (public,places of congregation)
• Identify environmental features that could be threatened (nearby water sources, environmentally sensitive areas)
• Identify any unique safety hazards.
ESTABLISH CONTROLS • Establish isolation/control zones to
protect the public.
• Manage traffic and area security.
• Evacuate affected public or shelter in place as necessary.
• DO NOT attempt to operate valves or pipeline equipment; serious injury or escalation of the emergency can result.
• DO NOT attempt to extinguish a refined liquids fire with water. If necessary, cool nearby pipeline components or structures that may be threatened by the fire.
• Foam or other extinguishing agentsmay be considered after consultingwith pipeline personnel about the typeof emergency and whether the line hasbeen isolated.
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RESPONSE
Colonial Pipeline Company
EMERGENCY RESPONDER FACT SHEET
CONTACT COLONIAL • Call 1-800-926-2728 to be connected with
Colonial’s Control Center.
• Provide the following information:
• Your name, title, call-back number
• Nature of emergency (spill, fire, damage,injuries)
• Location (state, county, town, street/road,GPS coordinates)
• Time emergency reported
• Emergency officials on the scene
• Actions taken thus far (evacuation, road closure, etc.)
• Type of product, if known and any nearbywater sources
• Special considerations (population density,schools, businesses, etc.)
• Upon notification, Colonial will immediately shut down the pipeline, isolate the segment and dispatch an emergency response team.
WORK TOGETHER TO MANAGE THE EMERGENCY
• Upon arrival, Colonial will make initialcontact with the Unified IncidentCommand.
• Colonial personnel are trained torecognize dangers, minimize hazardsand operate pipeline equipment.
• Using the National IncidentManagement System (NIMS) incidentcommand structure, work together tomanage the emergency.
PIPELINE MAP
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SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA
This document reflects Colonial assets & operations at the time of printing. Contact your local Colonial representative for the most current information.
RESPONSE
Contact the local Colonial office in your area to review a copy of Colonial’s Emergency Plan.
To locate pipelines in your jurisdiction, visit the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) at: www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov
