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0 0 2.3 Fire and/or Explosion at the Plant Response to a propane fire and/or explosion will vary depending on several key aspects: amount of fuel, ignition source(s), weather conditions (including wind direction), availability of emergency response personnel, proximity to areas with exposure to the general public, population density and other conditions. The following actions are to be used as a guide. The order in which the action items are initiated will depend on the previously mentioned aspects of the fire or explosion. However the selection of order must always be made with the following in mind: • First, protect our employees and the general public, • Second, protect the property of others, • Third, protect AmeriGas plant and equipment. General Actions If safe to do so, extinguish fire by shutting off the supply of gas. If containers are exposed to direct flames or excessive heat, water should be applied to the vapor section of the container to cool the metal and control the internal pressure. Tanks on fire should be approached from the side, not from the ends. Outside AmeriGas Emplovee(s) 1. Close main storage valves, and isolate the leak by closing valves as close to the leak as possible. 2. Notify District Office personnel or manager of location, extent of the fire, and wind direction. Direct them to call fire and police before evacuating or shutting down l electricity. 3. Tum off electrical main disconnects to plant equipment, if vapor is not present near the electrical main. (Note: This may disconnect phone service) 4. Evacuate all personnel, as necessary. 5. Combat small isolated fires using dry chemical fire extinguishers. 6. Assist Incident Command Officer, as requested. Inside AmeriGas Employee(s) 1. (If telephone can be used) Notify the Police and Fire Department giving details, including injuries. Telephone 911. 2. Extinguish potential ignition sources in office. 3. Assist in evacuation of employees to assembly area. 4. Move to assembly area. Take first aid kit and fire extinguishers, and provide first aid, as necessary. 5. Account for all employees. Advise manager or operations supervisor of any personnel who are missing. Market Manager The Market Manager will initiate the emergency response notification procedure, contacting the Region Safety Manager and the Region GM/VP and/or the Vice President of ACE Operations. RECEIVED ENVIRONMENTAL • • HEALTH DEPARTMENT