PA 2017 Technical Assistance Grants Program

Overview

Main Objective

Under this grant award County of Chester will enhance leak detection capabilities and o perational response by purchasing one remote methane laser detector and one dual Flame Ionization Detector - Photo Ionization Detector to use to locate pipeline leaks. Through the use of portable monitor units, this technology will allow emergency responders to utilize different methods of monitoring for potential flammable and toxic gas leaks involving various hydrocarbons, including hydrocarbons including methane, ethane and propane. Additional grant funds will be used to plan, develop and conduct two tabletop exercise programs for Fire / Police / EMS / HazMat responders and local municipal representatives focused on responding to community pipeline emergencies. This training will assist frontline first responders and community officials by enhancing their preparedness readiness, improving their knowledge of responding to pipeline emergencies, as well as further enhancing their prsponse skills in the even of a pipeline emergency.

Public Abstract

Under the terms of this agreement, the Recipient must demonstrate completion of the work through the actions it has specified in its Application.

• Enhance leak detection capabilities and operational responses.
• Utilize different methods of monitoring for potential flammable and toxic gas leaks involving various hydrocarbons.
• Plan, develop and conduct two tabletop exercise programs for Fire / Police / EMS / HazMat responders and local municipal representatives focused on responding to community pipeline emergencies.

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