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GENERIC HURRICANE PLAN FOR A CHEMICAL PLANT for BRAZOSPORT INDUSTRIAL CAER Action Deadlines Update process unit/site hurricane plan, classification'of employ by function during a hurricane approach Hurricane Shelter Assignments Shelter Staff Individuals assigned to .hurricane duty crew Distribution of hurricane evacuation maps and site instructions to individuals Employee hurricane training (Unit and Home; May or early June) Pre-season preparations completed (June 1) Written requests for special equipment/arrangements Audit unit plans (June) Drill (mid June) Forward/Tntroductinn Objectives, what the plan covers, possibilities for changes due to characteristics of the storm, hurricane policy Planning committee Hurricane Communicatinns Sources, bulletins from management, how communicated Public releases (BEMC) 238 - CAER Sequence Countrinwn Schedule (Based on hours to sustained 74 mph winds) Functional actions, who responsible for what, when Shutdown steps by process units (be able to stop at any point, if feasible) CTL020450 rt.f>grvny \t Rtn-rm (156 mph sustained winds, 19 feet surge tide) Describe what changes/arrangem nts will be implemented if the storm is still Category V by T minus 12 (Decision Time) Hurricane Stages Hurricane Watch.(When weather service issues "Hurricane Watch", usually 400 to 800 miles out, depending on the intensity of the storm) Management bulletins What employees should plan for (Plant and Family) Review site/unit hurricane plans, sequence countdown schedule, verify arrangements and hurricane duty crews Contractors with equipment on plant site Off-duty personnel; monitor public radio/TV Hurricane Warning (T minus 24 hours to sustained 74 mph winds) Unit ripple system Begin release of those employees not essential to plant operations to evacuate the area All others maintain operations Hurricane duty personnel notified when to report Capital work secured Final Alert (T minus 12 hours to 74 mph sustained winds) Factors used to determine plant shutdown Hurricane duty personnel report for duty T minus 7 deadline for release of shutdown crew not on hurricane duty crew (T minus 7 approximates 40 mph winds) Shutdown complete and crew logged into shelters by T minus 5 During plant shutdown Maintain good communications with shelters, personnel Continue monitoring the storm and informing hurricane personnel of position and conditions Maintain communications with BEMC CTL020451 Plant Start Up ( < 40 mph winds, not excessive rain, safe) Send damage assessment crews (buddy system) to inspect roads, units and report back to management Communicate damage/danger items to hurricane duty personnel Communicate safety emphasis for start up Communicate with evacuated personnel for instructions to return Receive early returnees, release hurricane duty crews as appropriate for conditions Fnnot. i nna 1 RsRpnnsi hi 1 i t.y Charts For Farh Stags Management Hurricane Coordinator Units Employees Shelter Staff Departments with central functions Plant Organisation During A Hurricane Line functions remain in place, managers/superintendents ass mble as n cessary Diagnosis of weather data, decision makers and communicators Hurricane center Departments with central functions (Security, Utilities, Etc.) Liaison with BEMC Guide For Preparing Unit Hurricane Plan Preseason Classification of personnel Early release (T minus 24) - those not essential to plant operations Normal release (T minus 7) - service personnel and shutdown crews Hurricane duty crews (stay through the storm in safe, approved shelters) Early returnees CTL020452 Communications with unit employ s Management.bulletins Department ripple system Sequence countdown schedule Evacuated employee contact (Instructions, list of destinations, phones, plotting charts, radio stations with plant announcements, evacuation maps, wallet card, etc.) Check list of employee communications by stages Public roadblocks Liaison Identification Shutdown plan (Critical path) Checklist, procedures What status certain lines (liquid/gas) and equipment should be left in Power load drops -- Coordination Raw material arrangements and communications Tank trucks -- Incoming/hold/outgoing, loading Rail service -- Inplant and outside (functional countdown sequence) Utilities usage, status during shutdown (air, steam, etc.) Special materials for hurricane shutdown Special personnel/equipment needed for shutdown and start-up Service groups associated with plant operations -- on functional countdown schedule Storage tanks -- float prevention and Category V wind load preparation Protection of critical equipment from roof leaks (computers, electronic instruments, etc.) Red tag list, check after hurricane passes Policies, such as work restricted after (T minus 5) 55 mph winds Outside arrangements -- waste water, canal gates, etc. CTL020453 Securing unit for evacuation Final check of shutdown -- position of critical valves, power, etc. Evacuation from plant by T minus 7 Evacuation(to shelters by T minus 5 Plant start-up Precheck by damage assessment crews - roads and process units Approval for return to process units Testing of critical instruments and devices Red tags, cooling tower fans, dike valves, etc Criteria for start-up Cnide For Employee rm Agenda for all employees and specific employees pertaining to responsibilities and preparations for hurricane. The month of May is usually a good time to do this. List all items that need to be covered pre-season. Hurricane Communications Checklist, By stages with important communications and reminders so that action items will not be forgotten. Pay Policy Accounting/Insurance Procedures for Damage Functional Countdown Schedule List of service and staff responsibilities/action items by "T-Minus" hours to 74 mph winds. Sequence Countdown for Beginning Plant Shutdown B gin at 4B hours or "Hurricane Watch", list each process unit that starts shutting down, such that it is complete by T minus 5 Start-Up Priority List Flood Plan For extremely heavy rains or surge tides CTL020454 HURRICANE INFORMATION FLOW CHART EMERGEHCT OPERATION CENTER 265-4261, EXT. 1639 | RED CROSS ------- Isheriff's omcE BASF BILL GIBSON 239-3425 ___________________________I. I RHONE--POULENC JOHN STANFORD/DAVXD KRAMER DARRELL NECESSARY 233-7871, X246 I SKXNTECH BOBBY POLK/JOHN YONOE 713-482-2140 I SCHENECTADY CHEMICALS TOM INDIAN/LINDA HODGES 233-0757 I I PHILLIPS INTERMEDICS PETROLEUM CHUCK DAVIS DAVE POSTER 233-6474 491-2447 I STAUPTER CHEMICALS GEORGE BEAMAN 233-7425 I I SOUTH TEXAS I SEMINOLE PIPELINE PIPELINE JIM PREHIT JOHN MOBLEY (43-5297 713-242-2224 I GULF CHEMICAL JERRY WALKER/DAVID ARTHUR 233-7171 ___I____ I MINERAL RESEARCH I AMOCO A DEVELOPMENT CHOaCALS B. NOKIHRUP JIM BENTLEY 233-81(8 713-581-3117 I BOEING MIKE KAMPY 233-0257, X281 I AMERICAN RICE HARRY PINKERTON DAY - 233-8248 NIGHT - 233-4411 NOTES: 1. All telephone nuabers are for FAX. 2. City govemaent will bo contacted through city Police Chief. 3. County governaent vill be contacted through Sheriff's Office. CTL020455