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THIS PLANT OF THE DODGE CITY COOPERATIVE EXCHANGE CONSISTS OF 3 EACH 12,000 GALLON TANKS OF AMMONIA (ANHYDROUS). THE PLANTS ARE INSPECTED BY THE COMPANIES INSURANCE PEOPLE AND THE KS STATE BOARD OF AG. THE EMPLOYSSE ATTEND CLASSES REGULARLY ABOUT OPERATING, MAINTAINING, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR THIS PRODUCT. EMPLOYEE SAFETY IS FIRST CONCERN. WORST CASE SCENARIO COULD RELEASE 56,000 POUNDS OF NH3 TO AN END POINT OF 1.63 MILES AFFECTING 62 PERSONS. ALTERNATIVE CASE WOULD RELEASE 12,000 POUNDS OF NH3 TO AN END POINT OF .83 MILES AFFECTING 47 PEOPLE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTAL RELEASES AT THIS PLANT IN MORE THAN 5 YEARS. COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW PLANS ARE COORDINATED WITH THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE FORD COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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