EPCRA OFF-SITE PLAN
AMERICOLD LOGISTICS - PLOVER
I.
FACILITY IDENTIFICATION:
SERB I.D.#
Americold Logistics – Plover
005038-0
110th St & Hwy 54 - corner attached to McCain Foods
10953 State Highway 54 East
P. O. Box 675
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 341-7679 or (715) 421-3200
FAX Number:
(715) 424-3921
II.
FACILITY COORDINATOR:
David Tripp, FSM
(715) 431-3200 – Work
(715) 498-3976 – Cell
ALTERNATE COORDINATOR:
Frank Raikowski
(715) 421-3200 – Work
(715) 498-5032 – Cell
III.
CHEMICALS ON SITE: EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
CAS#
TRADE NAME/GENERIC NAME
MAX.AMOUNT MAX.VUL.ZONE
7664-41-7
7664-93-9
Anhydrous Ammonia
Sulfuric Acid
19,734#
54,875 #
0.8 Miles
0.1 Miles
2,625#
N/A
Other Hazardous Chemical:
7727-37-9
Liquid Nitrogen
IV.
PRIMARY EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
Village of Plover Fire Department
Portage County HazMat Team
Portage County Sheriff's Department
Portage County Ambulance Service
Department of Natural Resources
Portage County Emergency Management
American Red Cross
V.
9-1-1 or 715-345-5310
9-1-1 or 715-345-5310
9-1-1 or 715-346-1400
9-1-1 or 715-344-1833
715-344-2752
715-346-1398
877-618-6628
SUPPORT AVAILABLE AT/FROM FACILITY:
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PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
4
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
4
Respirators/Gas Masks
4
Pr. Rubber/Neoprene Boots
5
Pr. Rubber Gloves
3
Rubber Raincoats
3
Chemical Suits
4
Face Shields/Protection
10
Pr. Safety Goggles
14
Gas Detector Tubes
Ammonia Detection Alarm System
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
55
4
Fire Extinguishers
Safety First Aid Kits
CONTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:
5
20
3
Shovels
Brooms
Yards Sand/Soil
ABSORBENT MATERIALS:
500 Lbs. Pet Litter
1,000 Lbs Sawdust
Baking Soda
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT:
Radios and building alarms
EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT:
None
TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT:
4
Street Barricades
5,000 Ft. Rope
OTHER:
None
OUTSIDE RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
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The Village of Plover Fire Department is capable of handling minor HazMat incidents and they
have Mutual Aid Agreements with several other fire departments in Portage County. If the
incident extends beyond their capabilities trained personnel would be called to assist as
necessary.
Also, the following agencies are available for assistance as necessary:
Portage County HazMat Team
9-1-1 or 715-345-5310
Local HazMat Team, Technician, Waupaca Co
715-258-4464 (1 hr response time) Regional
HazMat Team, Wausau Fire Dept.
715-261-7900 (1 hr response time)
VI.
GENERAL INFORMATION/ASSUMPTIONS:
The vulnerability zones set forth in this Plan are based on the EPA Technical Guidance for
Hazards Analysis; CAMEO generated printouts. The zones are based on a credible worst case
scenario and identify the potential area for impact should an air-borne release of a single EHS
chemical occur.
The vulnerability zones are NOT intended to be used as a guide for population protection in
fire-related incidents. Fire incidents were considered in the development of this plan and the
plan provides basic information about the facility for first responders to employ. However, in an
actual fire situation at this facility, the Incident Commander is strongly recommended to
reference the fire department's own individual agency pre-emergency plans and standard
operating procedures as well as the County's Emergency Operations Plan-Annex K: Fire and
Rescue, as they may relate to this facility when making decisions at an incident involving fire.
Further, fire departments that would respond to an incident at this facility are strongly
encouraged to meet with facility representatives to determine ways to minimize an event at the
facility and to determine what additional information and factors should be taken into
consideration in the event of a fire should one occur.
The actual response to an incident shall be determined by the field incident commander and the
affected area may vary from the planning vulnerability zone identified in this Plan. Depending
on wind speed and wind direction, the amount of material released and other pertinent factors,
the ACTUAL vulnerability zone may be smaller, and in some instances larger, than the credible
worst case vulnerability zone identified herein.
The vulnerability zones determined in this plan are for general PLANNING PURPOSES.
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VII.
HAZARDOUS ANALYSIS FOR AMERICOLD LOGISTICS:
A. Description of Facility: The Americold Logistics is the nation's largest cold storage and
distribution network. There are 45 locations throughout the country. This facility employs
approximately 90 people working 3 shifts per day, 7 days per week throughout the year.
B. Location of Facility: The Americold facility is located in the southwestern portion of the Town
of Plover, 3 miles east of the Wood/Portage County line, 6.5 miles west of the Village of Plover,
on Highway 54. The physical street address is 10953 State Highway 54 East.
C. Who Delivers Chemicals: The entire supply of Anhydrous Ammonia is contained within the
refrigeration system.
D. Seasonal Storage Information: The Ammonia is present 365 days per year. The Sulfuric
Acid is present 365 days per year.
E. Where are Chemicals Stored: The entire supply of Ammonia is contained within the cooling
system. The Ammonia is contained within the 4 inch liquid lines and the 12 inch vapor lines that
run through the ceiling area of the building. The Sulfuric Acid on site is contained in 65 forklift
batteries.
F. Description of Containers: The Ammonia is contained within the 4 inch liquid lines and 12
inch vapor lines of the cooling system. The lines are sectioned and controlled by a series of
manual valves. All Sulfuric Acid is contained in batteries on forklifts.
G. Greatest Potential for Release: A break in the line system or a malfunction of the control
valve system could create a potential for a release.
H. Warning Systems: Americold is protected by an electronic ammonia detection alarm system.
I. Accessibility Concerns: The liquid and vapor Ammonia lines run adjacent to the I-beams and
truss system of the building. Access to the Americold facility may be hampered by the location
of the Wisconsin Central LTD railroad tracks that run parallel to Highway 54.
J. Special Considerations (environmental concerns, potential for affecting other jurisdictions,
streams, marshes, etc): Americold shares a common concrete wall with McCain Foods, Inc.
The two facilities are separate businesses and operate separately.
VIII.
SPECIAL FACILITIES AFFECTED:
It has been determined that there are NO Special Facilities located within the 0.8 mile
emergency planning zone. The attached risk zone map indicates the area that may be affected
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(Attachment C).
The Special Facilities affected will be notified that they are situated within a potential risk zone
and will be informed that they are responsible for developing individual plans for their facilities.
IX.
POPULATION PROTECTION:
Evacuation/Shelter procedures are covered in the Portage County Emergency Operations Plan
Annex E.
The Ben Franklin Junior High School has been designated as the Mass Care Shelter Facility
for the evacuees of Americold Logistics and McCain Foods, Inc. and the surrounding area. The
American Red Cross and Community Human Services will coordinate shelter operations. During
an actual incident, the designated shelter facility may change depending on various conditions.
The On-Scene Incident Commander would make that determination.
A listing of available shelters, their location and capacity, is available; Attachment 2, Annex E,
Evacuation & Shelter, Portage County Emergency Operations Plan. Sufficient sheltering is
available in the area to accommodate sheltering needs.
Each Special Facility in Portage County has been sent information regarding the merits of
In-Place Sheltering along with the "Recommended Shelter In-Place Instructions" as provided by
the State Emergency Response Board.
The determination whether to "shelter in-place" or "evacuate", will be made by the Incident
Command Team or Incident Commander at the time of the incident.
X.
TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES:
Should evacuation of Special Facilities be necessary, a list of Transportation Resources, along
with contact information, is available; Attachment 3, Annex E, Evacuations & Shelter, Portage
County Emergency Operations Plan.
XI.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
McCain Foods, Inc. has been notified of the potential of a hazardous materials incident at
Americold Logistics. They have also been notified that they are responsible for developing an
emergency evacuation plan as may be necessary. Also, a portion of the Emergency Planning
Zone overlaps into Wood County. A copy of this plan will be forwarded accordingly.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Facility Layout and Site Information
Attachment B: Vulnerability Zone Maps indicating Special Facilities
Attachment C: Material Safety Data Sheet on each EHS Chemical
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