C.O.G.E.N.T. Successfully Completes Pipeline Emergency Training In Northern Tier

C.O.G.E.N.T. (Connection For Oil, Gas And Environment In The Northern Tier) announced Thursday it has completed Pipeline Emergency training in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties.

The group reported over 50 percent of the Northern Tier’s fire companies participated in the training; 60 percent of participants had no previous pipeline emergency training.  They had higher participation rates in areas that have become new locations for natural gas pipeline systems.

Participating county emergency management agencies, fire companies and emergency services squads were provided with a training kit and additional manual to keep in one of their trucks as a resource in the coming years.

The training sessions were funded by a U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Technical Assistance Grant.  In addition, Access Midstream, Crestwood, UGI Energy Services and Williams Field Services participated in the training and providing lunch for all attendees.

A new C.O.G.E.N.T. webpage provides area residents on how the public can react safely to pipeline emergencies.