Calumet conducting spill response exercise on May 6
Calumet Montana is actively conducting a spill response training exercise with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Calumet said in an 11 a.m. May 6 release that refinery employees are deploying containment booms on the Missouri River down to the Rainbow Dam.
These training activities are a standard component of Calumet’s emergency preparedness plan and are designed to ensure their team is well-prepared to respond to potential incidents, according to a Calumet release.
The exercises will primarily take place during the afternoon of May 6 and may be visible to the public, according to Calumet.
“Safety is our top priority at Calumet Montana Refining, and proactive training is essential for safeguarding our operations and the surrounding environment,” Kollin Schade, plant manager, said in a release. “By regularly practicing emergency response procedures, we enhance our ability to protect our employees, the environment, and the community.”
Residents may see the deployment of containment booms on the river, but there’s no need for concern as it’s an exercise required by EPA and DEQ.
Great Falls Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post that the public should be aware it’s an exercise and not an actual incident.
