This summer, Wolverine Pipe Line Company (Wolverine) has held two boom deployment exercises, one in Marshall, MI, and one in Niles, MI, showcasing its commitment to emergency preparedness. These exercises involved key participation from local agencies including the Buchanan Township Fire Department, Berrien County Sheriff, and Berrien County Emergency Management.

Chris Burks of the Buchanan Township Fire Department shared, “Exercises like these are crucial for our department because they enhance the readiness of our personnel in any real-life emergency situations. Through hands-on drills like these, emergency responders can refine their skills, learn how equipment is operated, and understand what a response to an incident looks like. These opportunities also strengthen teamwork and communication, so that during an actual emergency, our crews work seamlessly together. Additionally, this exercise allowed us to identify areas of improvement and keeps us prepared to maintain the safety of both our team and the community we serve.”

Farmers play a critical role in food production, and Wolverine is committed to ensuring their safety when working near pipelines. It's important to understand the potential risks of digging or plowing in areas where pipelines are buried.

Our PIPE Program educates farmers on how to safely operate equipment and avoid pipeline damage. By calling 811 before any digging activity, farmers can locate pipelines and ensure that their work is conducted safely.

For more information on pipeline safety specific to agricultural settings, visit farmsafe811.org.

Did you know that pipeline depth can vary significantly based on terrain and environmental factors? It's important for landowners and the public to understand how the Depth of Cover program monitors cover over buried pipe to identify areas of concern to communicate land use restrictions to farmers, landowners and the community to protect our communities and the environment.

For more information on pipeline safety, including how Wolverine maintains compliance with industry standards, please visit our Community and Public Awareness page.

Pipelines remain the safest, most efficient way to transport fuel compared to truck or rail. Studies conducted by the Liquids Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA) have shown that pipelines result in fewer spills and incidents, while reducing congestion and emissions from truck transport.

Explore more facts on the environmental and safety advantages of pipelines on https://liquidenergypipelines.org:

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Thank you for reading the Wolverine Pipe Line Company Community Newsletter. We hope you enjoyed reading about some of the community programs and projects we have been involved in for the past few months. 

Please don't forget to share this newsletter with employees, first responders, constituents, and anyone else who might be interested. 

 Always remember to call 811 before you dig!

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