Hazardous Material Commodity Flow Studies – Current, Scheduled and Proposed
Louisville – Jefferson County, KY – Complete by August 31, 2012
Owensboro – Daviess County, KY – Scheduled for 2013
Henderson – Henderson County, KY – Scheduled for 2013
Mt. Sterling – Montgomery County, KY – Proposed for 2013
Morehead – Rowan County, KY – Proposed for 2013
Catlettsburg - Boyd County, KY – Proposed for 2013
Hazardous Material Commodity Flow Studies - Completed
Richmond - Madison County, Kentucky:
http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/public_hlth_fac_pub/2/
Abstract
This report presents the results of a Commodity Flow Analysis of Hazardous Materials
for Interstate-75 (I-75) (North and South Bound lanes) conducted by Western Kentucky
University in partnership with the Madison County (Kentucky) Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC). The only Kentucky County within the study area is Madison County
as shown in Figure 1.1. The purpose of report is to give information on patterns of
hazardous materials being transported along I-75 as observed from July 25th 2011 to
August 5th 2011. A secondary purpose is to summarize incidents involving hazardous
materials over the previous 6 years (January 2006 – June 2011). Finally, this report
assesses survey information collected from fixed facilities that ship and receive
hazardous materials in the I-75 highway. Commodity flow analysis is necessary in order
for the LEPC to prepare for future hazardous material releases that may occur along
this section of I-75. Data collected from this study will aid the emergency planning
process for specific hazardous materials that were observed to frequent the study
area during the study period.
Bowling Green - Warren County, Kentucky:
http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/public_hlth_fac_pub/1/
Abstract
This report presents the results of a Commodity Flow Analysis of Hazardous Materials
for I-65 and the William H. Natcher Parkway conducted by Western Kentucky University
in partnership with the Warren County (Kentucky) Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC). Kentucky counties within the study area include Warren, Simpson, Edmonson,
Butler, Barren, and Hart. Figure 1.1 shows the sections of I-65 and Natcher Parkway
in these Kentucky counties.
The purpose of our report is to give information on patterns of hazardous materials being transported along I-65 and Natcher Parkway as observed from May 24th 2010 to June 18th 2010. A secondary purpose is to summarize incidents involving hazardous materials over the previous ten years (January 2001-2009). Thirdly, this report assesses survey information collected from fixed facilities that ship and receive hazardous materials in the I-65 and Natcher Parkway corridors. Finally, the report provides a discussion of the results, an assessment of current trends, a comparison to commodity flow data from a previous study, and recommendations based on the results.
Commodity flow analysis is necessary in order for the LEPC to prepare for future hazardous
material releases that may occur along this section of I-65 and Natcher Parkway. Data
collected from this study will aid the emergency planning process for specific hazardous
materials that were observed to frequent the study area during the study period.
Innovative Solutions – In Progress
Hazardous Material Information System for Emergency Response (HMISFER): The Hazardous Material Information System for Emergency Response (HMISFER) is an innovative solution for commodity flow monitoring and studies of hazardous material transport. HMISFER is an automated system. Using a state of the art automated configuration, HMISFER will monitor the commodity flow of hazardous materials as they are transported through roadways and rail systems of communities, cities, counties and states. Commodity flow information managed through this system can be used to better prepare communities, cities, states and other jurisdictions for hazardous material incident response, training and operations. HMISFER will provide real-time data, interactive apps and messaging services. The system will be tested in 2013. Haz Watch, LLC is currently seeking interested stakeholders to take part in the pilot program. If you have interest in being part of this program, please send an email to hazwatch@wku.edu.
The Hazardous Material Information System for Emergency Response (HMISFER) system is an innovative solution to commodity flow studies of hazardous material transport. HMISFER is an automated system to monitor and study the commodity flow of hazardous materials as they are transported through roadways and rail systems of communities, cities, counties and states. Commodity flow information managed through this system can be used to better prepare communities, cities, states and other jurisdictions for hazardous material incident response, training and operations. HMISFER will provide real-time data, interactive apps and messaging services.
