Emergency Tubes
Q. What is the Michigan Emergency Tube?
A. A weather-resistant tube that holds vital information for emergency crews about your farm or facility.
Q. Why do I need a Michigan Emergency Tube?
A. To assist emergency crews if they need to be on your farm.
Q. What's in a Michigan Emergency Tube?
A. An emergency plan describing your building locations, chemical/fertilizer storage(s), land features and fire concerns. Your Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program staff can help you develop an emergency plan.
Q. Where do I get a Michigan Emergency Tube?
A. Tubes are available from your local Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program representative.
Q. Where is the Michigan Emergency Tube placed?
A. The tube must be clearly visible to emergency crews entering your farmstead. It is important that your tube be mounted in the location determined by your county officials.
Q. Who installs the Michigan Emergency Tube?
You do. If you need assistance, contact the district.
Q. Who can use the Michigan Emergency Tube?
A. Any farm owner.
Q. Who maintains the Michigan Emergency Tube?
A. You do. The emergency plan should be updated annually or whenever changes occur on the farmstead.
Q. Will every farm benefit from a Michigan Emergency Tube?
A. Yes. Every farm owner should be prepared for an emergency. The Michigan Emergency Tube will help you be prepared and will protect your local emergency crews.
Q. Is there a cost to me?
A. The tube is free, if you are a cooperator of your local Groundwater Stewardship Program. The Michigan Emergency Tube is sponsored by the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program to protect water and soil resources, as well as your family, employees and local emergency crews.
Q. What about pesticide re-certification credits?
A. Pesticide re-certification credits are available upon completion of an Emergency Plan and for updating the plan annually.