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i 2.7 Propane Spills and Releases (not at the plant) Response to a spill or release of propane will vary depending on several key aspects: quantity of spill, wind direction, availability of emergency response personnel, the location of spill, population density, and proximity to roadway or an area frequented by the general public. 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 spill or release. 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. Event 1. If vapor cloud is moving toward inhabited areas or roadways or other areas frequented by the general public, advise emergency personnel to immediately evacuate or shut down the potentially affected area. 2. Do not attempt to shut down operation if this requires hazardous exposures to products or vapors. Do not allow anyone in area with clothing, cell phones or other equipment or materials that may generate static electricity or sparks of any kind. 3. Approach site on foot with caution, from upwind if possible. 4. If safe means are readily available, stop or reduce leakage by shutfing off source. 5. The Market Manager will initiate the emergency response notification. 6. A Company representative will notify emergency response personnel to assist in evacuation, shutting down and controlling access to site. Only qualified emergency response personnel will be allowed in the area. The following information should be provided to emergency responders: • Name of person calling and/or company, • Location of incident, • Type of spill of release, and • Location of spill or release. 10 RECEIVED JAN 19 2016 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT