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Wolverine Pipe Line Company (Wolverine) would like to recognize a stakeholder for taking the steps to be a good neighbor and report signs of a potential release on its underground pipeline which carries refined petroleum products.
The resident, Charles Mikels, has lived in his local community for many years, walking the same bike path with his wife and dog daily, until one afternoon, he observed something not quite right. “I noticed the aroma in the air, and knew it wasn’t normal; when I saw Wolverine’s pipeline marker, and potential product on the ground, I knew that it was time to shorten my daily walk and head home to make a call.”
Mikels recalls receiving Wolverine’s public awareness mailing each year, in which signs of a release are highlighted for residents living near its pipeline. The mailing also includes a handy fridge magnet with contact information for Wolverine’s Operations Control Center in the event of an emergency.
“Charles did exactly what we ask nearby landowners to do every year when we mail them a brochure, letter and magnet,” said Edwin Peters, Right of Way and Claims Supervisor at Wolverine. “He used sight, sound, and smell to be aware of his surroundings, and reported it to our emergency number that is clearly displayed on our materials. We’d like to recognize him for doing the right thing and being a good neighbor by preserving the public safety of the neighborhood.”
Mikels has a message to share with folks who may not be aware of the signs of a release on an underground pipeline, “If you see, smell, or hear anything, call it in. I also encourage people to read the letters they get from utility companies in their area, and to keep the handy fridge magnets for quick access to emergency contact information.” Read more
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