While pipeline incidents are rare, Buckeye appreciates the hard work and effort of the many emergency responders that may be involved in helping us return the community to normal.

Buckeye would utilize the Unified Command System during a response to a pipeline incident. Buckeye would provide a Safety and Health Hazards Briefing that would include:

Status of release
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) needed by responders
Overview of actions taken by Buckeye personnel
Product specifications
Approximate amount of product that has been released

For emergency response actions, please consult the Emergency Response Guidebook. The products transported by Buckeye are covered by either Guide #115 or #128.

The following critical tasks would need to be considered during a pipeline release:

Responder Safety - Buckeye is committed to "Everyone Goes Home"
Public Safety / Evacuation
Traffic Control
Vapor Suppression
Site Security
Fire Fighting
Product Containment - click here for Containment Techniques

Additional information on how to respond to incidents involving pipelines is available by contacting Buckeye or by obtaining training materials from the Pipeline Emergencies Program that is sponsored by the National Association of State Fire Marshals.