The following locations are subject to The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), Part 8: Environmental Emergencies (E2), which is administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Under these Regulations, Husky and the owner/operators of hazardous substances must inform the public about the propane storage on site.

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Airport Husky Market (Richmond, BC)
Golden Husky Travel Centre (Golden, BC)
Pemberton Husky (Pemberton, BC)

The health and safety of our team members and communities is our top priority.

Husky is committed to:

• Responsible corporate citizenship, operational integrity and environmental stewardship.
• Conducting all activities safely and reliably so the public is protected, impact to the environment is minimized, and the health and well-being of employees is safeguarded.
• Keeping people informed of our activities, soliciting their input and working together to address concerns.

Propane characteristics and hazards

Propane is a colourless and odorless liquified gas, unless odorized with ethyl mercaptan (skunky odor, similar to boiling cabbage or rotten eggs).

Be aware:

• Propane is extremely flammable; easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
• Its vapors are heavier than air, can spread along the ground, and a flame can flash back to the source of a leak, whether a liquid leak or vapor leak.
• Propane vapors can cause asphyxiation.
• Contact with the unconfined liquid can cause frostbite by evaporative cooling. 

Husky’s emergency preparedness & response

Husky has assessed the propane storage and identified potential scenarios that could lead to an unplanned release.  The unplanned release of propane at this site is extremely unlikely; however, these scenarios could include fire, unloading incidents, pipe-system failure, container degradation, container damage (motor vehicle accident, vandalism, etc.) and container rupture. 

We have calculated the impact distance to be approximately 80 metres. In the event an unplanned release does occur, this site is equipped with an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and all site personnel are trained to enact this plan immediately. Once enacted, local authorities would be notified and would respond as necessary. Safety is our number one priority for our customers, employees and the communities in which we operate.

Husky takes the following steps to ensure safe and reliable use of propane at our locations:

• Each location has a site-specific ERP to guide how we will respond. All emergency plans are updated and reviewed at least once a year. Husky also has a corporate response team that is ready to assist 24/7.
• Personnel at this site are trained to know what to do in the event of an emergency. Emergency exercises are conducted at least annually.
• Husky Operations and Safety personnel visit all sites to ensure the safety of all employees and the public.
• Supplier-led inspections by qualified personnel ensure the safety and integrity of the infrastructure, as well as its components, collision/damage protection, cautionary signage, fire extinguishers.
• Husky follows an extensive corporate system designed to ensure high operational integrity at all our sites.  This system is reviewed regularly. 
• Husky provides local emergency responders with a copy of the ERP to lead response actions and implement public protection measures.

Questions?

For more information on how to use propane safely, what to do in the event of an accident, how to recognize symptoms of overexposure and what to do if such incidents occur, click here to access the Safety Data Sheet from our supplier.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Husky’s customer service department at customerservice@huskyenergy.com or 1-800-661-3835, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.

For emergencies, please call Husky’s 24-hour emergency number 1-877-262-2111.