Emergency Notification

Environmental Emergency Community Notification

Through the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations, the Federal Government requires the preparation and implementation of environmental emergency plans to manage hazardous substances at commercial and industrial facilities. As per 4(2)(k) of the E2 Regulations, INEOS Styrolution has communicated environmental emergency scenarios to members of the public who may be affected if a scenario were to occur. The below table lists the E2 regulated chemicals that are present onsite and their respective hazard category as per Column 5 of Schedule 1 of the E2 Regulations.

Maximum and alternative worst-case impacts

INEOS Styrolution utilized an independent third party to conduct modelling of our E2 regulated chemicals to determine scenarios that could be reasonably expected to occur with the farthest-reaching offsite impact as defined by the E2 Regulations.

SDS are available upon request. Modelling of explosive scenarios resulted in no impact distances beyond site boundaries. Modelling of combustible scenarios resulted in an impact distance of 221m and 173m from the Styrene I and Styrene II fence lines, respectively.

What does INEOS Styrolution do to keep me safe?

INEOS Styrolution uses a variety of procedures and equipment to prevent accidental releases including the following:

• Designs that meet or exceed industry standards
• Storage vessels are diked to contain a spill
• Safety controls including warning alarms, leak detectors, fire suppression systems are installed to provide multiple lines of defense.
• Regular equipment inspection, testing and maintenance ensure proper and safe operation.
• Written procedures for operation and maintenance of facilities and highly trained Operators and Maintenance workers.
• Full investigation is required for any releases that occur to prevent them from occurring again.
• Audits (inspections) are performed to ensure correct procedures are followed.
• INEOS Styrolution has trained personnel and equipment to respond immediately to an incident. Detailed emergency response plans are in place and practiced regularly. Third party response has firefighting foam for fire suppression if necessary.
• INEOS Styrolution utilizes a third party to assist with responding to onsite incidents.
• CVECO brings the resources of municipal and industrial responders together in any incident.

How will I be notified?

All industries, including INEOS Styrolution, are connected to the Sarnia Police Communications Centre (911) by a dedicated Chemical Valley Emergency Coordinating Organization (CVECO) radio link.

If an incident may affect the community, you may be notified through:

• Community sirens. 
• News flashes on local radio stations.
• My Community Notification Network (MyCNN) cell phone, telephone, email, and/or text message notifications. 
• Loudspeaker announcements or other direct warnings by authorities – police or fire fighters.

Shelter in Place

INEOS Styrolution is a proud member of BASES (CAER, SLEA, and IEC) and takes the safety of the community very seriously. If there is an incident resulting in a chemical release on site, the community will receive a notification and a shelter in place may be ordered. The following are the steps to take if a shelter in place order is given:

• Close and lock all windows and exterior doors (locking doors and windows may help them seal better).
• Turn off all heating and air conditioning systems that draw air from the outside (keep the outside air out, and the inside air in).
• Use duct or other wide tape to seal cracks around doors and any other vents into the room
• Close fireplace dampers, if applicable.
• Get your emergency supplies kit, make sure the radio is working and keep it on to obtain information and instructions.
• Go to an interior room that is above ground level (preferably, one without windows).
• Listen to instructions given over the radio – CHOK 1070 AM/ 103.9 FM. Monitor your radio until you are told all is safe, or you are advised to evacuate.
• Do not forget to bring pets indoors too. For more information on Shelter in Place procedure and CAER, please visit the following link: Community Awareness (CA) - BASES Website (lambtonbases.ca)

In the event of an emergency, the BASES hotline phone number is: 226-778-4611