Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) and the Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) will be holding a training with the Holyoke LEPC (date TBA) to help chemical and hazardous materials users prepare for severe weather and prevent industrial accidents. In order to best asses your regional / business needs and understanding of chemical management during weather emergencies, please take a moment to respond to this survey.  Your response will help us design a training that is relevant to you.  All replies will be kept confidential.  Contact information you provide will only be used if you want to learn more about trainings, free and confidential technical assistance, or other resources available through PVPC and OTA.

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* 1. Does your facility store and maintain hazardous materials on site? (If yes, please continue with survey. If no, thank your for your time).

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* 2. Is your facility in a flood zone?

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* 3. Has your facility initiated measures to reduce your use of hazardous chemicals and materials?

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* 4. Has your facility conducted a hazard analysis and prepared an emergency response plan with the last:

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* 5. Have your reviewed or updated your emergency response plan within the past:

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* 6. Have your employees been trained in spill response and in the implementation of your emergency response plan within the past:

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* 7. Have you shared and reviewed your emergency response procedures with your local fire department with the past:

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* 8. Has your facility taken actions to reduce its energy consumption with the past:

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* 9. Has your facility taken action to reduce its water consumption within the past:

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* 10. Are you familiar with the free, confidential technical services provided by OTA?

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* 11. Would you be interested in learning more about how OTA offers free and confidential services to help businesses reduce their use of toxic materials, decrease energy and water consumption, and secure resources such as grants?

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* 12. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and OTA will be sponsoring free training sessions geared to communities and businesses with practical tips and suggestions for evaluating and managing chemical safety. Would you like to be included on the invitation list for the trainings planned as part of this initiative?

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* 13. Optional: List your contact info, including email address, if you would like to receive notice of programs and be contacted about resources and trainings available through OTA and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. All trainings across the state and other valuable information can be found at www.mass.gov/eea/ota-climate and www.pvpc.org/projects/building-chemical-safety-resiliency-planning

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