Residents of Rancho Cucamonga, it's time to speak up about the safety of your air. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District has thrown open the doors for public comments on a Risk Management Plan (RMP) concerning the storage of hydrogen at the Airgas USA, LLC facility on Arrow Route. Starting April 8, through May 22, locals can see what Airgas' plans are for handling this hazardous material.
The Hazardous Materials Section is not taking this lightly, the section is part of the Fire District tasked with ensuring safety measures are tight as a drum when it comes to substances that could potentially go boom. With a history of industrial accidents still casting a long shadow over communities, and as a reminder, the public comment period is a critical opportunity for residents to make their voices heard and put safety first. For those itching to dig through the RMP, appointments are set to be available from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Friday.
Not one to be left in the dust, the Fire Protection District is also inviting feedback from public groups, civil society actors, and vested stakeholders, recognizing that when it comes to public safety, more heads are indeed better than one. Written comments must reach their destination by the due date, or they'll miss the boat on influencing the air quality and security of their community. Comments sailors, have until 5:00 P.M. on May 22 to hoist their concerns to the RMP Coordinator at the district's Hazardous Materials Section.
For those entangled in their busy schedules, making an appointment might feel like wrestling with an octopus, but it's a small wrangle in the grander scheme of keeping the community safe. A friendly call to (909) 386-8401 could set up a date to wade through the risk-heavy documents. Alternatively one can drop by the district's office at 620 South "E" Street, San Bernardino.
For the document hounds who'd rather sniff out details from their dens, the RMP is up for grabs online on the San Bernardino County Fire District's official site, just a click away. Interested parties need only make a virtual leap to the Fire District's website to stay in the know and probably, stay safe. Mark calendars, and set reminders, because the clock's ticking on this public comment period that just might steer the safe keeping of Rancho Cucamonga's air.
