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Investigative Findings of 1979 Mill Woods Incident: Enhancing Pipeline Safety and Emergency Response

Melissa Ladd, Emergency Response Coordinator, shares the incident details and recommendations made by ERBC. Learn about pipeline control, integrity, planning, and contingency measures in urban areas. Understand the importance of adhering to standards, emergency plans, inspections, and mutual aid. Explore roles at the Alberta Energy Regulator and key statistics from 2017 incidents. Contact EPA helpline at 1-800-222-6514 for more information.

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Investigative Findings of 1979 Mill Woods Incident: Enhancing Pipeline Safety and Emergency Response

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  1. Investigative Findings of the 1979 Mill Woods IncidentMelissa Ladd, Emergency Response Coordinator, Emergency ManagementPresentation to EAPUOC April 16, 2019 AER 1

  2. Friday March 2, 1979 AER 2

  3. The Response AER 3

  4. ERBC Recommendations • Control of Activities Over Pipelines • Pipeline Integrity & Public Safety • Pipeline Planning in Urban Areas • Contingency Planning & Emergency Equipment AER 4

  5. Control of Activities Over Pipelines • Rupture was due to external damage on the line • Damage would have been found with adequate information during construction • Alberta One Call AER 5

  6. Pipeline Integrity & Public Safety Land use planning Upgrade to current requirements outlined by Canadian Standards Association Emergency Response Plans Inspections AER6

  7. Pipeline Planning in Urban Areas Adhere to up to date standards All pipeline companies verify the status of their lines Future city planning and existing pipelines AER7

  8. Contingency Planning & Emergency Equipment • City Emergency Response Plans • Specialized Resources AER8

  9. Mutual Aid • Transportation • Notification to impacted residents • Security and patrol • Temporary Shelters AER 9

  10. EAPOUC’s Application of Emergency Management Prevention & Mitigation Preparedness Alberta One Call City Planning Residential and City Emergency Response Plans CSA Requirements Pipeline Inspections Emergency Management Recovery Response Mutual Aid Trained Personnel Specialized Equipment Technical Specialists AER 10

  11. Roles at the Alberta Energy Regulator Field Inspectors Duty Officers Emergency Response Coordinators Emergency Preparedness Assessors AER 11

  12. Incident Notification AER 12

  13. 2017 Statistics: • 7000 notifications • 47 small scale incidents • 1 large scale emergency AER 13

  14. 1-800-222-6514 • EPAhelpline@aer.ca AER 14

  15. Thank you! AER 15

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