Local Emergency Planning Commission Agenda 08-20-2026

Notice of Public Meeting AGENDA Committee: Buffalo County Local Emergency Planning Committee Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor County Board Room, 407 S. 2nd Street, Alma, WI 54610 Remote Access: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/218377042220941?p=9ssUyIQlHPxLmvUW68 This meeting is open to the public, but portions of the meeting may be closed if this notice indicates that the committee may convene in closed session. The following matters may be reviewed, discussed and acted upon at this meeting, and deviations from the order shown may occur: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Verification of Open Meetings Law Compliance 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting 6. Public Comment 7. Review of Strategic Plan 8. Spill Report 9. Financial Report 10. Emergency Management Director’s Report 11. LEPC Chair Report 12. LEPC Members’ Reports 13. Correspondence 14. Future Agenda Items 15. Next Meeting Date and Time 16. Adjournment Date: August 12, 2026 Chair: Tom Hentges By: _________________________ Steve Wall, LEPC Emergency Coordinator Board Members: If unable to attend, please contact the Chair. If the Chair is unavailable, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 608-685-6209. If the Chair and the County Clerk are not available, please call the Administrative Coordinator at 608-685-6234. Persons with Disabilities: Buffalo County shall attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to the public for access to its public meetings, provided reasonable notice of special need is given. If you require special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 608- 685-6209. Public Access to the Courthouse: The South Entrance will be the only access to the building after 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and after 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. Persons who are members of another governmental body, but who are not members of this committee, may attend this meeting. Their attendance could result in a quorum of another governmental body being present. Such a quorum is unintended, and they are not meeting to exercise the authority, duties, or responsibilities of any other governmental body. Buffalo County Minutes Committee/Board: Local Emergency Planning Committee Date of Meeting: Thursday, January 15, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Tom Hentges at 2:00 p.m. Committee Members present: In Person: Mr. Tom Hentges, Ms. Lisa Schmitt, Mr. Steve Wall, Sheriff Mike Osmond, Ms. Jamie Weaver, Mr. Justin Sass, Mr. Cale Severson, Mr. Dennis Bork, Ms. Lisa Olson-McDonald, and Chief Deputy Jake Laehn. Via Teams: Mr. David Brommerich, Mr. Leif Tolokken, and Ms. Lindsey Murphy. Mr. Lee Engfer was excused. Ms. Carri Renchin, Mr. Karl Noeldner, and Mr. Jeremiah Redemann were absent. Others Present for All or Part of the Meeting: None. Public Comments: None Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Previous Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the previous meeting were presented. Mr. Wall made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Sass. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Annual Review of Bylaws: Chair Hentges noted that the Bylaws were included in the meeting packet for the committee to review. No changes were requested by Mr. Wall. No further discussion was needed and no changes requested by the committee. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Election of Officers: Chair Hentges advised that the election of officers was omitted from the August 2025 agenda and action is being taken at this meeting instead. Chair Hentges informed the committee that the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary positions are up for election. Chair Hentges called for nominations for Chairperson position. Mr. Tolokken nominated Mr. Hentges for Chair. No other nominations. Mr. Wall made a motion to appoint Mr. Hentges as Chair, seconded by Sheriff Osmond. All were in favor of the nomination. Carried. Chair Hentges asked for nominations for the Vice Chair position. Mr. Hentges nominated Mr. Tolokken as Vice Chair. No other nominations. Mr. Sass made a motion to appoint Mr. Tolokken as Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Wall. All were in favor of the nomination. Carried. Chair Hentges asked for nominations for the Secretary position. Mr. Wall nominated Ms. Schmitt for the Secretary position. No other nominations. Ms. Weaver made a motion to appoint Ms. Schmitt as Secretary, seconded by Mr. Laehn. All were in favor of the nomination. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Review of Strategic Plan: Chair Hentges stated that the Strategic Plan was sent to the committee ahead of time for their review. Mr. Wall advised that there was an update to the DNR, GIS and Chief Deputy committee members. Facilities will also be updated by Mr. Wall to make them current. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Designation of State as LEPC Compliance Inspector: Chair Hentges mentioned that this is a standard appointment. No questions or discussion from the committee. Mr. Wall made a motion to designate the State as the LEPC Compliance Inspector, seconded by Ms. Weaver. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding the Spill Report: Mr. Wall mentioned that the spill report will be removed from the main Strategic Plan document and be submitted as an attachment to the plan instead. There have been two reported spills since the last meeting. Dairyland Power had a hydraulic oil spill, and a semi had a reported diesel and anti-freeze leak. No further discussion or questions about these spills. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding the Financial Report: Mr. Wall did not provide an updated report as we are only a short time into January as of this meeting. There are no major changes to the finances, things are on track to receive the grant from last year, and the fiscal year 2026 grant has been applied for. A printed report will be provided for the next meeting. No comments or questions on this matter. Review/Discussion/Action Regard the IPP Workshop: Mr. Wall informed the committee that IPP stands for Integrated Preparedness Plan. The plan was provided to the committee for their review ahead of the meeting. The State requires a three-year plan. Some of the focus areas are a continued operation plan, disaster recovery and awareness, weather related extremes and mass casualty. This was put together with input from Sheriff Osmond. Mr. Wall mentioned incorporating cyber security into a future plan. Cameras and door access at the courthouse will be reviewed as well. Sheriff Osmond mentioned the importance of WiCAM cards getting completed for the Sheriff’s Office and local fire/EMS departments. Chair Hentges said this item can be brought up at the upcoming fire association meeting. Review/Discussion regarding Emergency Management Directors Report: Mr. Wall advised that training towards his Emergency Management certification is around 70-75% complete. He is working with the Fountain City mayor, and will be including law enforcement, regarding future flooding issues along Highway 35 including sandbagging and barricades. Chair Hentges said that Fountain City has relied on the Corps. of Engineers for this information in the past. Review/Discussion Regarding the LEPC Chair Report: None. Review/Discussion Regarding the LEPC Members’ Reports: None. Public Comments Not Related to Agenda Items: Chair Hentges mentioned that there has been a lot of community discussion regarding the large tire fire that occurred recently in the Town of Milton. The public is asking what can or should be done regarding this issue. Sheriff Osmond mentioned that he is working with the DNR regarding investigation and accountability for this matter. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding the Next Meeting Date and Time: The next meeting will be on August 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Adjourn: Mr. Laehn made a motion to adjourn at 2:29 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wall. Carried Respectfully Submitted: Lisa Schmitt Buffalo County Clerk WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) Page 1 of 2 BUFFALO COUNTY 2026 COUNTY-WIDE/STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE EPCRA/STRATEGIC PLAN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE PLAN TRANSMITTAL This document has been prepared in accordance with state and local requirements and is ready to be made a part of the Emergency Operations Plan upon Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM)/State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) acceptance. This plan meets county-wide/strategic plan guidance as established by WEM/SERC. Note pages and sections revised: COUNTY SIGNATURES I have reviewed the attached plan, and, to the best of my knowledge, all information provided is true, accurate and complete. The plan is consistent with county-wide/strategic plan guidance. ________________________________________ ___________________ Steven Wall Date County Emergency Management Director ________________________________________ ___________________ Tom Hentges, Chairperson Date County Local Emergency Planning Committee WEM/SERC ACCEPTANCE: This document has been reviewed and meets the county-wide/strategic plan guidance as established by WEM/SERC. ________________________________________ ___________________ WEM Regional Director Date X County-Wide/Strategic Plan Review Guide attached. ____ Strategic Plan Update included (required if applying for hazmat equipment grant). WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) ANNUAL COUNTY-WIDE /STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW GUIDE Page Number 1) Cover, and TOC Cover & Pg.F-1-1 2) Promulgation Statement for County-Wide/Strategic Plan F-1-2 3) Updated List of LEPC Members Included F-8-4 (Figure 8) 4) Updated Hazard Analysis F-1-4 5) Updated List of Planning and Tier II Facilities Included A-4 (Attachment II) 6) Map Identifying Major Transportation Routes A-5 (Attachment III) 7) List of Most Common EHSs at Fixed Facilities F-1-5 8) List of Most Common EHS and Tier II Chemicals F-1-5 Transported Through the County 9) Updated Resource List F-1-8 10) Current EPCRA Training Program Included F-1-10 11) Local Training Efforts Listed F-8-3 Attachments: Figure 2, County Map F-3-1 Figure 3, WI Substance Release Notification Form F-3-2 Figure 3, Truck Routes and Highways/Airports F-4-1 Figure 5, Burlington Northern & Sante Fe Railroad F-8-1 Figure 6, Buffalo County Gas Pipeline Location Map F-8-2 Figure 7, Hazardous Materials Exercise History F-8-3 Figure 8, Current LEPC Membership List F-8-4 Appendices (County-Wide Plan) A-1 Attachment I, Spill Report History A-2 Attachment II, Off-Site Facility Listing A-4 Attachment III, Tier II Reporting Facilities A-5 WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) COUNTY-WIDE HAZMAT RESPONSE STRATEGIC PLAN: BUFFALO COUNTY UPDATED: JANUARY 2026 Buffalo County Local Emergency Planning Committee Tom Hentges, Chair WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-1 January 2026 I. TABLE OF CONTENTS II. INTRODUCTION Ill. HAZARD ANALYSIS IV. NOTIFICATION V. IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES VI. EVACUATION/SHELTER PROCEDURES VII. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT VIII. RESPONSE PROCEDURES IX. CLEANUP, DOCUMENTATION, AND INVESTIGATIVE FOLLOW-UP X. TRAINING Xl. EXERCISES XII. DISTRIBUTION RECORD XIII. RECORD OF CHANGES Figures FIGURE 1 Promulgation Statement FIGURE 2 Buffalo County Map FIGURE 3 Substance Release Notification Form FIGURE 4 Truck Routes Highways and Airports FIGURE 5 Railroads FIGURE 6 Natural Gas Pipelines FIGURE 7 Buffalo County Exercise History FIGURE 8 LEPC Membership List Appendices (County-Wide Plan Requirements): APPENDICES are specific off-site plans and are not included in this plan. Copies of these plans are maintained at the Buffalo County Office of Emergency Management. Attachments (Strategic Plan Requirements): ATTACHMENT I Spill Report Summary ATTACHMENT II Tier II Facility Listing ATTACHMENT III Planning Facility Listing WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-2 January 2026 II. INTRODUCTION A. Purpose 1. The purpose of this hazardous materials response plan is to develop policies and procedures for responding to hazardous materials incidents and/or accidents in compliance with the requirements of Title III of EPCRA (SARA) of 1986, as codified in 42 USC 11000 to 11050 and §323.61(2m), Wis. Stats., in order to protect the community from the harmful and possibly life-threatening effects of a hazardous materials release. 2. This plan defines the roles, responsibilities, and inter/intra-organizational relations of government and private organizations in response to a hazardous material incident and includes requirements for the development/update of the Strategic Plan. 3. It forms a part of the county EOP, by reference. 4. Promulgation Statement (see Figure 1) B. Local Emergency Planning Committee Members The Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)(SARA) requires that a LEPC be appointed for each Emergency Planning District. It also specifies the composition of the LEPC. The membership composition, as directed by Section 301(c), of EPCRA is shown below. Group 1: Elected State Official Elected Local Official Group 2: Law Enforcement Emergency Management Firefighting First Aid Health Service Hospital Transportation Location Environmental Organizations Group 3: Broadcast Media Print Media Group 4: Community Groups Group 5: Owners/operators subject to the requirements of EPCRA Buffalo County’s LEPC members are listed in Figure 8. C. Responsibilities 1. Local Emergency Planning Committee WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-3 January 2026 a. Develop the county-wide hazardous materials plan/strategic plan and off-site facility plan appendixes in coordination with the Emergency Management Director, annually review and update, and ensure that exercises are conducted as required. b. Review the off-site facility emergency plans submitted by facilities. c. Publish, annually, a notice in the local newspaper that the hazardous materials emergency response plan/strategic plan and facility off-site appendices, material safety data sheets and inventory forms have been submitted under Section 324 of Title III and are available for public inspection. d. Provide information to the public as required in Section. 312 of Title III, consistent with Section 322, Trade Secrets. e. Receive and maintain copies of all EPCRA reports. f. Community Emergency Coordinator and/or the Emergency Management Director make the determinations along with the Facility Emergency Coordinators, necessary to implement the hazardous materials plan/strategic plan. 2. Emergency Management Groups a. Responsibilities and coordination are covered in the county and municipal EOP(s), Annex A. 3. Fixed Facility a. Planning requirements: any facility that produces, uses, or stores any of the extremely hazardous substances in quantities equal to or greater than threshold planning quantities are required to participate in the emergency planning process. b. Reporting requirements (i) An owner/operator of a facility subject to the provisions of EPCRA Sections 311/312 must comply under the requirements of §323.20, Wis. Stats. [MSDS chemist/Tier Two filings]. (ii) Employees and agents of facilities are obligated to comply with the provisions for the discharge (release or spill) of a hazardous substance as required under the state hazardous substance spill law, §292.11, Wis. Stats. WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-4 January 2026 III. HAZARD ANALYSIS (See appendices and attachments for more information) A. County Profile Buffalo County encompasses 734.2 square miles in the West Central region of Wisconsin. There are five significant flowing bodies of water in the County: 1. Mississippi River 2. Trempealeau River 3. Buffalo River 4. Chippewa River 5. Waumandee Creek Approximately 44% of the County is agricultural; 36% is industrial, government, and urban and 20% is educational. There are approximately 13,302 (2021) residents in Buffalo County. Population centers are widely dispersed throughout the County (See Figure 2). Approximately 45% of the population is urban residents and 55% are rural. There are over 5,751 households in the County. The median household income for the County is approximately $58,364, based on the 2020 Census. The County contains eight State highways: 10, 25, 35, 37, 54, 88, 95 and 121 totaling 150 miles of road, 318 miles of County roads, and 570 miles of local roads, totaling 1,038 miles of road network. There is one privately owned airport located in the Town of Maxville. It has one unlighted runway. Agriculture historically is the principal employer but has decreased over the years and is third to manufacturing and private sector services. There are approximately 1600 active farms in the County. The County has no hospitals but has two medical clinics—Mayo Clinic Health System- Oakridge in the City of Mondovi and the Alma Community Clinic, an Ascension Medical Group facility in the City of Alma. B. Facilities subject to emergency planning: See Attachment II. C. Tier II Facilities See Attachment III. D. Map identifying location of highways, railways, waterways, airlines, pipelines See Figures 4 through 7. WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-5 January 2026 E. List of most common EHSs at fixed facilities in the County: CAS # Chemical Name Max Amt. present at any one facility: 1. 7782-50-5 Chlorine 300 lbs. (Mondovi Wells and WWTF) 2. 7664-93-9 Sulfuric Acid 7945 lbs. (Dairyland Power COOP/JPM, Tractor Central, SPF North America) See off-site facility plan for more comprehensive EHS chemical/facility/response information and vulnerability zone maps. F. List of most common EHS and Tier II chemicals transported through the county 1. There are approximately 6 EHSs located in fixed facilities through Buffalo County. These substances range in quantity from 25-73,600 pounds per facility site (See Subsection D of this hazard analysis for facilities, EHSs and amounts). Transportation of EHS and hazardous materials in and through the county occur over any local, state, or federal highway for which weight limits are met. Placard 1276-Crude, light (Bakken Grade) is the most prevent. G. Risk of hazardous materials substance release and response to hazmat incident ( §323.61 compliance) 1. Risks of hazardous substance releases in Buffalo County [§323.61(2m)(a)] The county [all-hazards plan] and a hazardous materials commodity flow study (CFS) completed in 2013 identifies both fixed facility and transportation related hazardous substance exposures. Buffalo County has four (4) facilities that require off-site plans to be submitted, with chlorine and Sulfuric Acid as the EHS chemicals involved. The CFS identified gasoline, propane and anhydrous ammonia as the primary hazardous substances observed being transported on the State and Local highway systems throughout the County. 2. Existing capability for emergency response to hazardous substances release [§323.61(2m)(a)] Buffalo County is currently served by six (6) fire departments that provide ‘First Due’ engine company response at a Type IV response level. The County cooperates with local first response agencies to provide ‘Operations Level’ hazmat responder response training to comply with Federal and State requirements. 3. Needs related to emergency response to hazardous substance release [§323.61(2m)(c)] Initial and refresher ‘Operations Level’ hazardous materials response training is required to respond to a hazardous materials incident. The exception to this is for law enforcement and EMS personnel, who are expected to maintain the ‘Awareness Level’ training, which trains them in situational awareness to recognize an incident involving a hazardous substance, and to notify the County for the need for a hazardous materials response. It is also recommended to train public works and highway department personnel to the Awareness or Operations level, as they can be mobile withi n the County and either come across a hazardous substance release or participate in defensive measures associated with dealing with a hazardous substance release. WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-6 January 2026 While an Awareness trained individual can attempt basic identification of the material(s) involved, the training does not allow for any defensive or offensive actions on-scene of a hazardous substance release. They may assist in evacuation procedures if it is safe to do so. Operations Level hazmat personnel can take defensive actions to protect the scene and limit the exposure to the environment to the released hazardous substance. Basic resources are required to accomplish appropriate defensive measures. These resources may include, but not be limited to, access to sand or other diking material, absorbent materials, containment booms, plastic (to block entry of material to storm sewer lines), and any needed heavy equipment to accomplish these defensive/containment measures. 4. Process to maintain or increase the capability for emergency response to hazardous substance releases [§323.61(2m)(d)] Buffalo County will support both Awareness and Operations level refreshers on an annual basis through grant applications to pay for the training. If local fire departments request technician level training, the County will also support those efforts through grant applications and work with regional training agencies to accomplish the training. 5. Identification of local emergency response team for level B response [§323.61(2m)(e)] Counties with local emergency response teams closest to Buffalo County that are capable of a level B response have been identified by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) as Dunn (City of Menomonie), Eau Claire (City of Eau Claire), and La Crosse (City of La Crosse). 6. Procedures to access a local emergency response team [§323.61(2m)(f)] In the event a sustained release of a hazardous substance that directly threatens the health and welfare of the citizens of any location within Buffalo County occurs, and that offensive actions are required to stop the release of the hazardous substance, then a local emergency response team will be contacted by Incident Command and appraised of the situation, including the chemical(s) involved. The local emergency response team will determine if the WEM Duty Officer needs to be contacted to authorize the team’s dispatch to the incident. The County will take into consideration the local emergency response team’s recommendations for dealing with the incident, including any recommendations for a local response that does not meet WEM’s criteria for Regional Team response. IV. NOTIFICATION A. Methods for Determining That a Release Has Occurred 1. If an organization does not have a spill control or HAZMAT officer/manager who is familiar with DNR spill reporting procedures, or if a spill is immediately hazardous to life safety or the environment, or they are a private citizen then Buffalo County Dispatch maybe notified first. Secondary forms of notification are: a. From the responsible party b. From first responders on scene c. From the DNR d. From the WEM Duty Officer WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-7 January 2026 B. Incident Report Form 1. The communications person receiving the notification of a hazardous substance discharge (spill / release) will acquire as much information as possible and will complete the “Substance Release Notification Form” with as much detail as is known at the time of the report ( Figure 3). 2. The completed spill report form is to be a component of and attached to this plan as Attachment I in order to provide a spill history for Strategic Plan purposes. C. Alert, Warning and Emergency Public Information 1. Alert procedures are covered in the county EOP; Annex B. Emergency Public Information is covered in the county EOP, Annex J. D. Communications 1. Communications procedures are covered in the county EOP, Annex B. E. Special Title Ill Notification Requirements for Facilities 1. The County Emergency Management Director/Coordinator for the LEPC must be notified of spills or releases subject to the notification requirements of EPCRA (SARA) Section 304. Contact: Steven Wall (O) 608-685-6298 (C) 715-495-2854 2. WEM and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must be notified of a spill/release per the requirements of §292.11 and §323.20, Wis. Stats. Contact 1-800-943-0003. 3. The National Response Team under section 103(a) of CERCLA and Section 304 of EPCRA. Contact 1-800-424-8802. 4. The owner or operator shall provide written follow-up emergency notice as soon as possible after a release that requires notice under Section 304 (a). WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-8 January 2026 V. IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES A. Truck Routes Highways and Airports (Figure 4) B. Railroads (Figure 5) D. Natural Gas Pipelines (Figure 6) VI. EVACUATION/SHELTER PROCEDURES A. Evacuation/Shelter Procedures are covered in the County EOP, Annex E. VII. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Resource management is covered in the county EOP Annex C. Resource lists are an attachment of the county EOP, therefore those below are only those resources specific to a hazardous materials incid ent. A. Resource List 1. Counties with local emergency response teams closest to Buffalo Count y that are capable of a level B response have been identified by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) as Dunn (City of Menomonie), Eau Claire (City of Eau Claire), and La Crosse (City of La Crosse). 2. River boom assistance can be provided by Winona Fire. Contact Winona Dispatch for boom trailer. 4. Federal Assistance a. National Response Center (800-424-8802) www.nrc.uscg.mil b. Agency For Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (888-422-8737) www.atsdr.cdc.gov c. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (301-816-5100) www.nrc.gov/NRC/radprotect.html d. CHEMTREC (800-424-9300) www.cmahq.com VIII. RESPONSE PROCEDURES A. Direction and Control 1. Direction and control procedures are covered in the County EOP, Annex A. Buffalo County by resolution will follow the procedures established in Presidential Directive 5, and the current National Response Framework. WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-9 January 2026 B. Emergency Action Checklists 1. Emergency Action Checklists: None. C. Individual Agency Plans (IAPs) 1. IAPs which address specific elements such as chain of command, support systems, containment and decontamination procedures, SOPs, etc., should exist for each of those agencies. IX. CLEANUP, DOCUMENTATION, AND INVESTIGATIVE FOLLOW-UP A. Department of Natural Resources (DNR’s) responsibility under the Wisconsin Spill Law § 292.11, Wis. Stats. 1. Responsibility is based on Administrative Code NR 706 for follow-up on reported releases or spills. 2. DNR field staff may respond through DNR regional offices. DNR region personnel perform a variety of duties: a. Investigate spills b. Ensure that the responsible party restores the damaged environment to its original state b. Oversee proper disposal d. Select and supervise contractors for emergency investigation and clean-up e. Provide data to process enforcement actions and reimbursement billings f. Maintain spill response equipment 2. In most instances, the responsible party and local authorities handle a spill quickly and competently. In these cases, the DNR investigates the incident and ensures that cleanup is accomplished. When the Department becomes involved in spill cleanup, DNR field staff act as project managers, reviewing investigation results and selecting clean-up measures. WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-10 January 2026 X. TRAINING A. Training Below is a list of specific courses sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management. For more information call the WEM Training Officer or the WEM Hazardous Materials Training Coordinator. • Hazardous Materials Awareness • Exercise Design Course • Exercise Evaluation Course • Tabletop Exercise Workshop G 120.T • Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface • Incident Command System for Law Enforcement • Incident Command System for Emergency Medical Service • Incident Command system for Public Works • Incident Command System Self Study • Incident Command System National Wildfire Curriculum (MIIMS) • Hazardous Materials Incident Management, National Fire Academy • CAMEO Basic • CAMEO Intermediate C. Local Initiatives and Training efforts Propane Tabletop Fountain City Fire April 15, 2013 Propane Full Scale Exercise, Fountain City Fire April 27, 2013 Multi-County Commodity Flow Study (HAZMAT) November 21, 2013 Canadian Northern, Rail Car Fam. Training, (Bakken) July 14, 2014 BNSF Rail Car Fam. Training (Bakken) July 22, 2014 La Crosse DOT 111 Tank Car Accident Functional (Bakken) October 3, 2014 Joint Pepin/Buffalo County Rail Accident Tabletop December 16 2015 Train Derailment Tabletop Exercise August 3, 2018 Train Derailment Functional Exercise: Fountain City September 7, 2019 COVID Pandemic Response, Alma May 15,2020 Train Derailment Full Scale Exercise- Fountain City April 24, 2021 WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-11 January 2026 Xl. EXERCISES A. Exercises 1. Exercises will be scheduled and conducted annually per EPCRA requirements. The county emergency management director will coordinate the schedule of exercises. 2. Record of exercises held: See Figure 8. XII. DISTRIBUTION RECORD West Central Regional Office, Wisconsin Emergency Management XIII. RECORD OF CHANGES New format September 2002 Update August 2004 Update May 2006 Update February 2007 Update February 2008 Update January 2009 Update February 2010 Update March 2011 Update March 2012 Update January 2013 Update November 2013 Update November 2014 Update November 2015 Update October 2016 Update January 2018 Update February 2019 Update March 2020 Update January 2021 Update January 2022 Update January 2023 Update January 2024 Update January 2025 Update January 2026 WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-1-12 January 2026 Figure 1: Promulgation Statement WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-3-1 January 2024 Figure 2: County Map WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-3-2 January 2024 Figure 3: Substance Release Notification Form WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-3-3 January 2024 WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-4-1 January 2024 Figure 4: Truck Routes and Highways and Airports WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-8-4 January 2024 Figure 5: Railroads BURLINGTON NORTHERN & SANTE FE RAILROAD WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-8-4 January 2024 Figure 6: Natural Gas Pipelines WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-8-4 January 2024 Figure 7: Hazardous Materials Exercise History 2012-2022 Exercise History Grant Year Type of Exercise Date of Exercise Location of Exercise Scenario Types Facility Name EHS Chemical & CAS # 2013 Tabletop 04.15.2013 Fountain City Propane Tank NA Propane 2013 Full Scale 04.27.2013 Fountain City Propane Tank NA Propane 2014 Functional 10.3.2014 La Crosse Tanker Car Rail Bakken Crude (1276) 2015 Actual 11.07.15 Alma Tanker Rail Denatured Alcohol 2015 Tabletop 12.16.2015 Pepin Tanker Rail (1276) Crude 2018 Tabletop 8.04.18 Fountain City Tanker Car Rail (1276) Crude 2019 Functional 8.15.2019 Fountain City River/Train Transportation Rail / Barge (1276) Crude 2020 Full Scale 5.15.2020 Alma Pandemic County Hwy. Dept. Pandemic Virus 2021 Full Scale 4.24.2021 Fountain City Tanker Rail/Barge (1276) Crude WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN F-8-4 January 2024 Figure 8: LEPC Membership List 1. Name 2. Group 3. Agency/Organization 4. Appt. Date 5. Position Tom Hentges 2 Fountain City Fire Dept. Chair Lisa Schmitt 1 County Elected Official Secretary Lee Engfer 1 Buffalo County PIO Steven Wall 2 County Emergency Manager Leif Toloken 5 Dairyland Power Vice Chair Burlie Williams 4 Red Cross David Brommerich 3 Brommerich Media Mike Osmond 2 County Sheriff Jamie Weaver 2 County Public Health Justin Sass 2 County EMS Carri Renchin 2 County Health and Human Services Gill Adams 2 County Highway Commissioner JJ Redeman 2 WI DNR Jacqueline Schneider 4 County GIS Dennis Bork 1 County Board Chair Jake Laehn 2 County Chief Deputy Cale Severson 2 County Land Conservationist WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN A-1 January 2024 APPENDICES (COUNTY-WIDE PLAN) A. See: Offsite Facility Plans for more specific information B. See Attachment II for a list of offsite planning facilities --names and WEM Facility ID numbers WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN A-3 January 2024 ATTACHMENTS (STRATEGIC PLAN) Attachment I: Spill Report Forms/Spill History Incident Date Responsible Party Substance Spilled Quantity 11/02/2014 DAN LARSON DIESEL (Petroleum) 50 Gallons, 45 recovered. Vehicle fire and hose melted. 6/16/14 Arcadia Cooperative Roundup Power Max EPA 624-548 100 gallons lost, 600 transferred to another tank. Boomed, bagged, and reclaimed. 11.07.15 BNSF Denatured Alcohol 18000 gallons approximate. Multiple tanker cars derailed in N. of Alma, WI 5.16.2016 Private Contractor Diesel Owner-operator tractor trailer turned over on STH 37 IVO Tiffany Bottoms, spilling ~50+ Gal. of Diesel Fuel, which required Boom to contain. 4.28.2017 Bauer Built Diesel Bauer Built Truck side swiped, approx. 50 Gal. of diesel released. May 2018 Various locations (3) Manure Spills Clean-up completed April 2019 Nelson Manure Spill Clean-up completed 06.17.2020 Blacks Valley AG Hydraulic Fluid 25 gal; 3 gal. recovered; hydraulic line broke; most of spill on asphalt; clean-up completed 06.26.2020 Countryside Coop Hydraulic Oil 5 gal; hydraulic line ruptured; clean-up completed. 09.02.2020 Unknown Responsible Party Black Oil 5 gal; unknown clean-up effort at time of report 11.17.2020 US Army Corps of Engineers Engine Oil 1 gal; released into water from crane sliding into the back channel of the Mississippi River. 2.8.2021 Dairyland Power Bottom Ash Wastewater 500 gal, coupling in pipe broke, Spilled on soil, and melted snow, some sprayed on bank of river but not in the river itself. 7.23.2021 Dairyland Power Bottom Ash Wastewater 500 gal, Coupler came loose, minimal bottom ash was in water that was released, street sweeper used in parking lot to clean up spill 9.28.2021 Practical Applications- Chris Lindstrom- owner Manure 6500 gal, driver tried turning around in driveway, got stuck and dumped load, majority of spill cleaned up by septic company WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN A-3 January 2024 11.2.2021 Practical Applications- Chris Lindstrom- owner Manure 6500 gal, cause unknown, Septic company cleaned up spill 12.3.2021 Dairyland Power Wastewater 300 gal, human error, spilled into parking lot and storm drain, solids were swept up and samples taken. 9.29.2022 Dairyland Power Reverse Osmosis Water 200 gal, digging was performed to add piping to the area, causing the existing pipe to flex, releasing reverse osmosis water. About 10ft underground, water still in soil 10.6.22 Dairyland Power Wastewater 500 gal, drains backed up, and some of the water went out of a door into the grass just outside the facility, water is somewhat caustic. 2.8.23 Mondovi Cenex Diesel 25 gal. Overfill by customer, contained on a non-pervious surface 6.15.23 Alcivia Dry Fertilizer 7000 lbs. equipment failure, fertilizer was swept up and hauled back to plant 6.19.23 John Nelson Herbicides 5 gal. water trailer went off road and rolled, roundup ended up in ditch and yard. 10.9.23 Mar-Bec Dairy Manure 3000 gal. Vehicle rolled over spilled manure in ditch and grasses water way. 100% cleaned up by dairy farmer. 10.9.23 Maxville Truck and Repair Manure 4500-6000 gal. Semi went into ditch causing tank to leak. Maxville Truck had equipment on scene to clean up the spill 11.13.23 Chippewa Valley Energy Diesel 5 gal. Truck went off road and onto its side. Containment systems were set up and only about 5 gallons leaked from tank. 3.6.24 Buffalo County Road Salt/Brine Structure fire melted holding tanks, released approx. 2500 gallons of brine 3.26.24 Kwik Trip Gasoline Approx. 5 gallons of gas over pumped. Made it into storm drain. 7.5.24 Tim Stanton Manure Hauling manure in semi and spilling on roadway 11.15.24 Oak View Farms Manure Over application, reached surface water. Approx. 5000 gallons 1.29.25 Dairyland Power Leachate from coal ash 20 gals of coal ash leachate overflowed while filling a tote 5-14-2025 Ammonium nitrate fertilizer 24k was spilled from semi, clean up was completed by BNSF and WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN A-4 January 2025 Attachment II: Off-Site Facility Listing WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SERC § 323.60-61 WI Stats PO BOX 7865 § 323.61 (2m) WI Stats MADISON WI 53707-7865 DMA FORM 1013a (R3/02) BUFFALO COUNTY COUNTY-WIDE PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN A-4 January 2025 Attachment III: Tier II Reporting Facilities Facility ID Facility Name Address 4501 Alcivia- Waumandee LP S1853 County Rd. U, Waumandee, WI 54622 8117 Alcivia- Mondovi LP 753 E Main St, Mondovi, WI 54755 75689 Alma Highway Shop S1672 State Rd. 37, Alma, WI 54610 146696 Alma Offsite Ash Disposal Facility S2180 State Rd 35, Alma, WI 54610 200664 Alma Storage S2326 County Rd. N, Cochrane, WI 54622 202563 BNSF Railway Company Cochrane, WI 54622 202564 BNSF Railway Company Alma, WI 54610 200384 Buffalo White Sand S503 Barn Swallow Trail, Mondovi, WI 54755 194780 Cochrane-Fountain City School Dist S2770 State Hwy 35, Fountain City, WI 54629 202710 Consolidated Energy LP Tank 261 N Main St, Cochrane, WI 54622 3090 Dairyland Power/J.P. Madget Station 500 Old STH 35, Alma, WI 54610 25634 Dodge Fuel LLC S3176 County Hwy. P, Fountain City, WI 54629 75691 Fountain City Highway Shop S2980 STH 35, Fountain City, WI 54629 136768 Fountain City Service Base W679 State Hwy. 35, Fountain City, WI 54629 84276 La Crosse Milling Company 105 State Hwy 35, Cochrane, WI 54622 136512 Lock & Dam #4 420 N Main St., PO Box 325 Alma, WI 54610 194837 Marten Transport 129 Marten St., Mondovi, WI 54755 202715 Mondovi Highway Shop 360 S Eau Claire St, Mondovi, WI 54755 170946 City of Mondovi 156 S. Franklin St., Mondovi, WI 54755 170958 City of Mondovi 900 N. Harrison St., Mondovi, WI 54755 170960 City of Mondovi 681 Riverside, Mondovi, WI 54755 154461 Pilgrims Holding Shed W112 Hwy 95, Arcadia, WI 54612 83624 Premier Cooperative 267 N. Main St., Cochrane, WI 54622 198007 Premier Cooperative S3176 County Hwy P, Fountain City, WI 54625 136160 School District of Alma S1618 State Rd. 35, Alma, WI 54610 17027 SPF North America, LLC 431 S. Washington St., Mondovi, WI 54755 194373 Suburban Propane W902 US Hwy 10, Mondovi, WI 54755 23442 Suburban Propane 998 E. Main St., Mondovi, WI 54755 201382 Thaler Oil Company, Inc S151 County Rd. BB, Mondovi, WI 54755 200307 Tractor Central, LLC 994 E. Main St., Mondovi, WI 54755 Serts ID Incident Date Responsible Party 20250130WC06-1 1/30/2025 Dairyland Power Cooperative 20250514WC06-2 5/14/2025 BNSF Railway 20250514WC06-1 5/14/2025 Buffalo Sheriff Dept 20250703WC06-1 7/3/2025 Marty Wayne 20250903WC06-1 9/3/2025 Dispatch (DNR HOTLINE) 20250924WC06-1 9/24/2025 Dispatch (DNR HOTLINE) 20251016WC06-1 10/16/2025 Practical Applications 20251105WC06-1 11/5/2025 Dairyland Power Cooperative 20251201WC06-1 12/1/2025 Buffalo Sheriff Dept 20260209WC06-1 2/9/2026 Milestone Materials 20260420WC06-1 4/20/2026 Ellis Acres LLC 20260504WC06-1 5/4/2026 Unknown 20260608WC06-1 6/8/2026 Joe Bragger 20260710WC06-1 7/10/2026 NMC Transportation S Substance Spilled Quantity Leachate 20gals released/20gals recovered Fertilizer*AG Unknown Ammonium Nitrate 12 ton released/recovered Herbicides (pesticide/Herbicide/Insecticed 200gals Manure Investigated False Claim Varnish and Paints Unknown Manure 5500 gals/Clean up complete Hydraulic Oil 10gals released/2gals recovered Diesel Unknown Diesel 10 gals Manure 500,000 spread and ran off in daneuser creek AG FERTILIZER Unknown Diesel unknown Diesel 70 gals PILL REPORT LOG 8/4/2026 2:54:59 PM Page 1 of 3 Budget Report BUFFALO COUNTY, WI Account Summary For Fiscal: 2026 Period Ending: 07/31/2026 Fiscal Activity Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) Percent Remaining Current Total Budget Period Activity Original Total Budget Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Expense RISK MGT: SALARIES 21,484.19 12,146.90 9,337.29 43.46 %2,478.96100.14.51540.111.0000 21,484.19 RISK MGT: SOCIAL SECURITY 1,689.10 953.11 735.99 43.57 %193.17100.14.51540.151.0000 1,689.10 RISK MGT: RETIREMENT-EMPLOYER… 1,546.86 874.64 672.22 43.46 %178.50100.14.51540.152.0000 1,546.86 RISK MGT: LIFE INSURANCE 4.10 3.05 1.05 25.61 %0.49100.14.51540.155.0000 4.10 RISK MGT: HEALTH INSURANCE INC… 720.00 420.00 300.00 41.67 %60.00100.14.51540.157.0000 720.00 RISK MGT: PUBLICATIONS,SUBSCRIP… 80.00 0.00 80.00 100.00 %0.00100.14.51540.320.0000 80.00 RISK MGT: ADVERTISING & PRINTI… 50.00 0.00 50.00 100.00 %0.00100.14.51540.321.0000 50.00 RISK MGT: MEMBERSHIP DUES & LI… 125.00 0.00 125.00 100.00 %0.00100.14.51540.324.0000 125.00 RISK MGT: REGISTRATION FEES & T… 200.00 0.00 200.00 100.00 %0.00100.14.51540.326.0000 200.00 RISK MGT: EMPLOYEE EDUCATION … 250.00 0.00 250.00 100.00 %0.00100.14.51540.327.0000 250.00 RISK MGT: CLOTHING 600.00 244.02 355.98 59.33 %0.00100.14.51540.328.0000 600.00 RISK MGT: MEALS 100.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 %0.00100.14.51540.337.0000 100.00 RISK MGT: LODGING 250.00 0.00 250.00 100.00 %0.00100.14.51540.338.0000 250.00 RISK MGT: VEHICLE GAS 600.00 0.00 600.00 100.00 %0.00100.14.51540.351.0000 600.00 RISK MGT: MISC EXPENSES 6,000.00 51.74 5,948.26 99.14 %0.00100.14.51540.991.0000 6,000.00 Expense Total: 14,693.462,911.1233,699.25 33,699.25 19,005.79 56.40% Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Total: 14,693.462,911.1233,699.25 33,699.25 19,005.79 56.40% Report Total: 2,911.12 14,693.4633,699.25 33,699.25 19,005.79 56.40% Budget Report For Fiscal: 2026 Period Ending: 07/31/2026 8/4/2026 2:54:59 PM Page 2 of 3 Group Summary Fiscal Activity Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) Period ActivityAccount Typ… Current Total Budget Original Total Budget Percent Remaining Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Expense 14,693.462,911.1233,699.25 33,699.25 19,005.79 56.40% 14,693.462,911.1233,699.25 33,699.25 19,005.79Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Total: 56.40% Report Total: 2,911.12 14,693.4633,699.25 33,699.25 19,005.79 56.40% Budget Report For Fiscal: 2026 Period Ending: 07/31/2026 8/4/2026 2:54:59 PM Page 3 of 3 Fund Summary Fiscal Activity Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)Fund Period Activity Current Total Budget Original Total Budget Percent Remaining 100 - GENERAL FUND 14,693.462,911.1233,699.25 33,699.25 19,005.79 56.40% Report Total: 2,911.12 14,693.4633,699.25 33,699.25 19,005.79 56.40% 1 LA CROSSE MILLING COMPANY 105 STATE HIGHWAY 35 COCHRANE, WI 54622 WEM ID#: 84276 MARCH 2026 FACILITY NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF SPILL/RELEASE CALL: 1. NOTIFY THE STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE BOARD/DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BY CALLING: 1-800-943-0003 NOTIFY BUFFALO COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BY CALLING: 9-1-1 or 608-685-6298 NOTIFY THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER BY CALLING: 1-800-424-8802 2. SUBMIT A WRITTEN FOLLOW-UP NOTICE TO: LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE BUFFALO COUNTY COURTHOUSE PO BOX 492 ALMA WI 54610-0492 WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PO BOX 7865 MADISON WI 53707-7865 2 LA CROSSE MILLING COMPANY 105 STATE HIGHWAY 35 COCHRANE, WI 54622 WEM ID#: 84276 TABLE OF CONTENTS Facility Notification Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 1 Facility Identified ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Facility Coordinator.............................................................................................................................................. 3 Alternate Coordinator ........................................................................................................................................... 3 List of Chemicals .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Primary Responders.............................................................................................................................................. 3 Resources at Facility............................................................................................................................................. 4 General Information/Assumptions ....................................................................................................................... 4 Hazard Analysis ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Special Facilities ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Population Protection ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Special Considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 6 ATTACHMENTS A. Vulnerability Zone Map highlighting Special Facilities…………………………………………………… 7 B. Facility Layout Highlighting EHS Chemical Storage Location .................................................................. 9-11 C. Safety Data Sheet on EHS Chemicals....................................................................................................... 12-23 D. Distribution List ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 25 3 EPCRA OFF-SITE PLAN FOR LA CROSSE MILLING COMPANY WEM ID#: 84276 I. FACILITY: LA CROSSE MILLING COMPANY 105 STATE HIGHWAY 35 COCHRANE WI 54622 II. FACILITY COORDINATOR: ALTERNATE COORDINATOR: Kylie Burros 608-248-2222 x1236 Scott Reynen 608-248-2222x204 24 hour notification: 507-429-2709 24 hour notification: 262-315-6449 III. CHEMICALS ON SITE: EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (EHS’s): WORST CASE CHEMICAL/ CONTAINER MAX VUL. URBAN/ CAS # TRADE NAME SIZE AMT. ZONE RURAL 7664939 Sulfuric Acid Batteries 5273.4 Lbs. <0.1 U OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: CAS# TRADE NAME MAX. AMT LOCATION 7439921 Lead 18217.2 lbs 74986 Propane/LPG 21504 lbs. 68476346 Petroleum Distillate 17138 lbs. IV. PRIMARY EMERGENCY RESPONDERS Tri-Community Fire Dept. 9-1-1 Scenic Valley Ambulance Service 9-1-1 Buffalo County Sheriff 9-1-1 4 V. SUPPORT AVAILABLE AT/FROM FACILITY OUTSIDE RESOURCES Department of Natural Resources 715-839-3796 Wisconsin Emergency Management 608-242-3232 or (Emergency #) 800-943-0003 Emergency Management (County) 608-685-6298 Chemtrec 800-424-9300 National Response Center 800-424-8802 Nat’l. Pesticide Telecomm. Network 800-858-7378 West Central Wisconsin Hazardous Response Team 800-943-0003 (Approximately 1 – 1 ½ hour response time) Buffalo County does not have a designated Level B Team, calls to the above West Central Wisconsin Hazardous Response Team would be necessary. VI. GENERAL INFORMATION/ASSUMPTIONS The vulnerability zones set forth in this Plan are based on the EPA Technical Guidance for Hazard Analysis. The zones are based on a credible worst-case scenario and identify the potential area for impact should an air-borne release of a single chemical occur. The vulnerability zones and NOT intended to be used as a guide in population protection in fire -related incidents. Fire incidents were considered in the development of this plan and the plan provides basic information about the facility for first responders to employ. However, in an actual fire situation at this facility, the Incident Commander is strongly recommended to reference the fire department’s own individual agency pre-emergency plans as well as the County’s Emergency Operations Plan – Annex K: Fire and Rescue, as they may relate to this facility when making any decisions at an incident involving fire. Further, fire departments that would respond to an incident at this facility are strongly encouraged to meet with facility representatives to determine ways to minimize an event at the facility and to determine what additional information and factors should be taken into consideration in the event of a fire, should one occur. The field incident commander shall determine the actual response to an incident and the affected area may vary from the planning vulnerability zones identified in this Plan. Depending on wind speed and direction, the amount of material released and other pertinent factors, the ACTUAL vulnerability zone may be smaller, and in some instances, larger, than the credible worst case vulnerability zone identified herein. The vulnerability zones in this Plan are computed using Levels of Concern from the solid form of the chemical. EHS’s with vulnerability zones are solids in solution. The vulnerability zones identified in this Plan are for general PLANNING PURPOSES. Discretion should be used by incident command because of the volume of substances stored at this facility. 5 VII. HAZARD ANALYSIS FOR LA CROSSE MILLING COMPANY La Crosse Milling Company facility is a premier miller of nature’s miracle grain in Buffalo County, WI. This facility is located on the west side of HWY 35 in the Village of Cochrane. There are 423 residences in the immediate proximity (within ½ mile) of the facility. The site is bordered by residences and industrial zoned use properties. The main facility consists of an office, manufacturing spaces, and warehouse areas. The facility is surrounded by a mix of paved/gravel access road and parking lots as well as grass y areas. Surface drainage flows to the south and southwest. EHS: Battery Acid: a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the automotive, agricultural, industrial, and chemical industries. EHS CHEMICAL: BATTERY ACID 1.265 FORM: LIQUID CONTAINER SIZE: 2000 LBs CONCENTRATION: 40% Parameters used in the hazard analysis: Level of Concern: 1/10 IDLH Duration of Release: 1 minute WORST CASE SCENARIO: Rural Wind Speed: 3.4 mph Atmospheric Stability Class: F Vulnerability Zone: <0.1 miles RE-EVALUATION SCENARIO: Rural Wind Speed: 11.9 mph Atmospheric Stability Class: D Vulnerability Zone: <0.1 miles VIII. SPECIAL FACILITIES AFFECTED None affected. 6 IX. POPULATION PROTECTI0N The evacuation area for La Crosse Milling Company is based upon the release of Battery Acid. The hazard analysis as outlined in the EPA’s Technical Guidance for Hazard Analysis” identified Battery Acid as the major chemical hazard present at the facility. The volume of substances stored at the facility is small and contained within a building. The facility is located on the East side of Cochrane, on the West side of HWY 35. The <.01-mile vulnerability zone does extend off of the property and would affect approximately 41 residences. Should evacuation be necessary, residents of Cochrane would be notified by public address system and Tri Community Fire Department and Law Enforcement; however, this would not be likely due to the size and containment. The determination to shelter in place or evacuate will be made by the on-scene commander. Additional information on population protection can be found in the Buffalo County EOP and in the Buffalo County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Annex E, X. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS If a spill occurs, which is not confined to the building, DNR Spill hotline will be contacted immediately. The area has a relatively low water table and seasonal saturation of the surrounding soils is prevalent. ATTACHMENT A Vulnerability Zone Map 7 ATTACHMENT B Facility Diagram 8 ATTACHMENT C Facility Arial View 9 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 10 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 11 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 12 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 13 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 14 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 15 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 16 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 17 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 18 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 19 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 20 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 21 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 22 ATTACHMENT C Safety Data Sheet 23 DISTRIBUTION LIST: Tri Community Fire Department C/o Matt Biesterveld , Chief 245 East 10th Street Buffalo, WI 54622 Village of Cochrane 102 E. 5th St. Cochrane, WI 54622 Wisconsin Emergency Management 5005 Hwy. 53 So. Eau Claire, WI 54701