Calumet conducting spill response exercise
Calumet Montana is scheduled to conduct spill response training exercises on June 24-25.
The exercises will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days and will include Calumet crews deploying containment booms on the Missouri River in Fort Benton and Great Falls.
These training activities are a standard component of Calumet’s emergency preparedness plan, designed to ensure they’re are well-prepared to respond to potential incidents, according to the company.
“Safety is our top priority at Calumet Montana, and proactive training is essential for safeguarding our operations and the surrounding environment,” Kollin Schade, general manager, said in a release. “By regularly practicing emergency response procedures, we enhance our ability to protect our team, the environment, and the community.”
The training will be conducted in collaboration with the Whitewater Rescue Institute, Rapid Response Solutions and Olympus Technical Services.
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Residents may see containment booms deployed on the Missouri River in Fort Benton, near the Fort Benton Bridge, and in Great Falls, between the Black Eagle Dam and the 15th Street bridge.
“There is no need for public concern, this is a planned training exercise,” Calumet said in a release.
