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Weather Events Impacting the Operation <br /> There are two products mixed to produce the compost. The wood shaving, rice hulls, and <br /> grape pumice are stored in a covered building directly next door to the composting facility. <br /> Weather should not have an impact on the composting operation. The poultry manure is <br /> produced daily no matter what the conditions out-side are like. The poultry manure <br /> utilized as one of the feedstock's in the compost is produced on-site year round. Weather <br /> changed will not impact or change production of the manure, manure consistency, or <br /> timing of the product. <br /> CONTINGENCY PLAN <br /> Fire Prevention <br /> Fire should not be a significant hazard since the feedstock of the poultry manure contains a <br /> high percentage of moisture. The moisture content should be maintained between 50 and <br /> 60 percent. The optimal temperature is 132 to 140 degrees F. Temperatures are taken at <br /> random intervals along the compost pile daily. <br /> Water Supply <br /> There are several large agricultural wells on-site which have plenty of water pumping <br /> capacity to augment fire fighting efforts. These can also serve along with fire <br /> extinguishers as the initial source of fire fighting capabilities until the local Fire <br /> Department shows up. There is a well directly to the north of the composting facility. <br /> This well has a 50 horse power pump on it. Spontaneous combustion cannot be ruled out; <br /> therefore continuous daily monitoring of the compost piles will take place and be <br /> documented. <br /> Power <br /> S.K.S. receives their electricity from PG&E. There is a back up generator on-site to <br /> maintain the facility incase of a power outage. <br /> 12 <br />