Emergency Protocol – Bulletin
The AER requested that operators contact the AER if they require information from the provincial operations centre (“POC”) regarding wildfires near Fort McMurray.
The AER noted that operators with infrastructure in the fire path have AER approval to build walls and berms to protect their facilities, on the condition that they not create adverse public or environmental impacts. The AER noted that it will conduct site inspections once the emergency response to the wildfires has ended.
The AER further noted that the AER’s Fort McMurray Regional Office has been evacuated until further notice, and all calls and e-mails to that office are being routed to the Bonnyville Field Centre.
For emergencies, the AER has asked operators to contact the AER’s 24-hour Energy and Environmental Emergency Line at 1-800-222-6514, or at BCMTeam@aer.ca.
For non-emergencies, the AER requested that operators contact the AER at 1-855-297-8311, or inquiries@aer.ca.
