Kinder Morgan personnel regularly contact local emergency responders to discuss operations and to review emergency response plans. In addition, Kinder Morgan partners with other operators to sponsor pipeline safety meetings for government and safety officials working in Kinder Morgan communities. Contact us for a list of upcoming meetings in your community.

Kinder Morgan actively promotes the use of the “Pipeline Emergencies Training Program" developed by the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) and the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Order a free copy or take their online training.

For additional emergency response information refer to PHMSA’s Emergency Response Guidebook.

To learn more about High Consequence Areas (HCA), Highly Volatile Liquids (HVL), Potential Impact Radius (PIR), Assessment Techniques, Pipeline Failures, Smart Pigging or Pipeline Technology & Systems or Emergency Response, visit the online PHMSA library.

Download an emergency response self-assessment form.
Download updated tabletop drill guide. [July 2010]
Download tabletop drill guide. [November 2008]

Training & Resources for Excavators & Contractors

Throughout the year, Kinder Morgan partners with other operators and One-Call organizations to sponsor pipeline safety meetings for excavators working in Kinder Morgan communities.

Contact us for a list of upcoming safety meetings for excavators and contractors in your community.

For additional information about safe excavation near pipelines visit the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Web site.