b'INCIDENT RESPONSE CHECKLISTPipeline operators will concentrate on shutting down pipeline facilities.Responders should focus on protecting the public and isolating or removing ignition sources.1.APPROACH CAUTIOUSLY FROM: UPWIND, UPHILL or UPSTREAMoStay clear of Vapors, Fumes, Smoke and SpillsoDo NOT park over a manhole or storm drainoDo NOT assume that gases or vapors are harmless because of lackof a smell2.SECURE THE SCENEoEstablish isolation zones and set up barricades 3.IDENTIFY THE HAZARDSoObtain information from persons at the sceneoLocate pipeline markers to identify: product, operator name andemergency phone numberoRefer to DOT Emergency Response Guidebook 4.ASSESS THE SITUATIONoIs there a fire, spill or leak? oWhat are the weather conditions?oWhat is the terrain like? oWho and what is at risk?oWhat resources (human and equipment) are required?5.OBTAIN ASSISTANCE FROM TRAINED PERSONELoContact your organizationoContact the pipeline operator6.RESPOND TO PROTECT PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND THE ENVIRONMENToConsider the safety of people first, including your safetyoEliminate ignition sourcesoRescue and evacuate peopleoEmploy the Incident Command SystemoControl fire, vapor and/or leak 7.WORK TOGETHER WITH THE PIPELINE OPERATORPERG Cover 2020.indd 2 8/5/20 4:14 PM'