In this tightly regulated industry, maintaining a robust readiness stance is imperative to swiftly respond to emergencies that pose threats to infrastructure or public safety. Regularly conducting emergency exercises and reviewing plans underscores the commitment of both the industry and supporting agencies to remain prepared for any potential incidents that may occur.
Case Study
FortisBC
Full-scale Exercise
FortisBC (FBC) executed a Full-scale Exercise (FSX) on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, at the Huntingdon Station. The primary objective of the exercise was to effectively respond to an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) activation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing inter-agency response capabilities.
The exercise commenced with a gas event, pinpointing a corrosion leak at the station. The simulated repercussions of this leak unfolded as one of the station operators approached from the Whatcom Road T-junction. Upon hearing and witnessing the gas release, the technician promptly initiated a response according to the Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
External stakeholders included:
- FortisBC
- Abbotsford Fire Department
- Abbotsford Police Department
- Canadian Energy Regulators
