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Community Calendar 2020
SMART HOME
HOW ELECTRONICS CONNECT & HELP THE WORLD
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ARTIST: Owen Quinnan • Birch Run Marshall Greene Middle School • 8th Grade • Medium: Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION: Innovative “smart” watches are helping people detect possible health issues like heart attacks and blood clots. These watches can connect to hospitals and family members, raising an alert during an emergency to get treatment sooner, which can save lives.
WATCH YOUR HEALTH
ARTIST: Zori Rasco • White Pine Middle School • 8th Grade • Medium: Markers
INTERPRETATION: I chose to draw a “smart” home because it relates to how my own house is set up. Alexa (virtual assistant) technology, for example, is used to control our lights. A smart home can help a lot of people throughout the world and do a lot of work for people who are elderly or live alone.
Cover Art
Hemlock Semiconductor Operations is excited to celebrate and sponsor the 10th Annual Community Calendar Art
Contest! This year, middle school students at Saginaw and Midland county schools were invited to submit creative artwork
that depicts how “smart” electronics like laptops and smartphones make life easier and better for people everywhere.
The contest generated many entries. Judges looked for the right balance of quality, creativity, subject matter and alignment
to the theme, How Electronics Connect & Help the World. This theme supports our company’s purpose to transform
people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology.
Fourteen winning entries are featured throughout the calendar and range from innovative self-driving tractors and vans
to butterfly trackers and smart homes. You’ll encounter wonderful illustrations of technological progress, reinforcing how
smart products drive positive change.
In addition, each month features quotes from famous innovators or Hemlock Semiconductor leaders about the amazing
potential of smart electronics to make the world a better place. This calendar also includes important Community Safety
Information and Quick Safety Tips that can help you and your family stay safe.
Please take a minute to hang this calendar on your wall so that every day, you can see the amazing power that electronics
play in our daily lives.
Many thanks to ALL of the students who submitted entries, to the schools and teachers who helped coordinate the effort,
and to the parents who supported their kids. Special congratulations go to the winning entries, and to the White Pine
Middle School and Birch Run Marshall Greene Middle School who both earned the Best of the Best Award.
HOW ELECTRONICS CONNECT & HELP THE WORLD
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January 2020
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ARTIST: Salvador Guerra • Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary • 6th Grade • Media: Colored Pencils, Markers
INTERPRETATION: I have two dogs and it would be sad if they got lost. My drawing features a dog wearing a “smart” microchip implanted under its skin, which is smaller than a grain of rice. I am amazed by inventions like this, which can help people around the world track their pets and could help zoos as well.
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“The world has changed far more in the past 100 years than in any other century in history. The reason is not political or economic but technological – technologies that flowed directly from advances in basic science.”
– Stephen Hawking, theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author
DECEMBER 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
FEBRUARY 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY
New Year’s Day
Kwanzaa Ends
National Blood Donor Month
National Mentoring Month
Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Chinese New Year
On-Site Testing and Community Sirens*
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February 2020
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JANUARY 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
MARCH 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
INDEPENDENT LIVING
“Electronics are central to making a difference in the world, driving both progress and sustainable solutions to key challenges. Hyper-pure silicon is at the heart of electronics, and therefore enables all sorts of technological innovations in virtually every field, from communications, energy and security to healthcare, travel, the environment and safety. Judging by the advances we see today, we can only imagine what tomorrow will bring.”
– Vasge Shamamian, Applied Research & Development Leader, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations
Rosa Parks DayGroundhog Day
National Freedom Day
Black History Month
American Heart Month
Valentine’s Day Susan B. Anthony Day
Presidents’ Day
Lincoln’s BirthdayNational Inventors’ Day
Community Sirens* National Wear Red Day
Ash WednesdayFat Tuesday
ARTIST: Eliza Fobear • Birch Run Marshall Greene Middle School • 8th Grade • Media: Ink, Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION: My drawing promotes independent living through the use of a number of “smart” home devices that help people who are wheelchair-bound, or who cannot do everything for themselves physically. Smart devices can help them stay independent, allowing them to perform many daily-living activities with the touch of a button.
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March 2020
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“Electronics are everywhere, making life easier, healthier and safer around the clock. They power our world in many positive ways, such as computers, cell phones, the internet, music, gaming, fitness, transportation and conservation. They power our future too, allowing for creative innovations and speedier solutions than ever before.”
– Kirk Royster, Chief Information Officer, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations
FEBRUARY 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
APRIL 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Community Sirens*
Daylight Savings Time Begins
International Women’s Day
Spring BeginsNational Agriculture Week
St. Patrick’s Day
National Agriculture Day
National Doctor’s Day
World Water Day
World Wildlife DayRead Across America Day Employee Appreciation Day
Red Cross Month
Women’s History Month
National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
DOWN ON THE SMART FARM
ARTIST: Ty Hirschenberger • White Pine Middle School • 8th Grade • Media: Oil Pastels, Watercolors, Markers
INTERPRETATION: This drawing highlights several agricultural “smart” products, such as a smart sprinkler, turbine and self-driving tractor, all of which can have a huge, positive impact on farming. Smart technologies like this can connect to the main farm, allowing farmers to self-drive to plant, fertilize, grow and harvest their crops.
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April 2020
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MARCH 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
MAY 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
ROBOT BEES
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“I would hope to see (20 years from now) technologies that center almost entirely on well-being. I think the brilliant minds of the future will focus on more metaphysical questions: How do we make people happier? How do we create meaningful connections? How do we help everyone live a fulfilling life?”
– Bill Gates, principal founder and leader of Microsoft CorporationCommunity Sirens*
Passover BeginsPalm SundayGood Friday
National Sibling Day
Tax Day Passover Ends
Arbor Day
Earth Day
Administrative Professionals’ Day
April Fool’s Day
National Autism Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
Easter
Ramadan Begins
ARTIST: Giselle Rodriguez • Birch Run Marshall Greene Middle School • 8th Grade • Medium: Tempera Paint INTERPRETATION: Bees are a very important pollinator of food crops. They keep plants and crops alive. Without them, humans would not have much to eat.
Creating a “smart” robotic bee can help our threatened pollinators do their job.
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May 2020
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APRIL 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JUNE 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
SMART CITY OF OUR FUTURE
“New advances in electronics now allow people to learn how their behaviors impact their health. Smart devices and wearable sensors detect health problems early and enable people to avoid serious illness. The data collected helps medical researchers to learn prevention methods faster. Altogether, healthcare expenses can be reduced and quality of life improved.”
– Mark Loboda, Senior Vice President of Science & Technology, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations
Community Sirens*
Mother’s Day
National Women’s Health Week
Armed Forces Day
National Safe Boating Week
Memorial Day
National Missing Children’s Day
Cinco de Mayo
National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Nurses’ Day
National Bike Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
May Day
Ramadan Ends
ARTIST: Macy Ziehmer • White Pine Middle School • 8th Grade • Media: Colored Pencils, Markers
INTERPRETATION: I chose to draw a “smart” city featuring a recycling plant and water conservation center because it connects world efforts to save our planet. These technologies should be adapted in every city because they will help protect the earth. They can, for example, recycle plastic and other materials in ways that make a long-term difference.
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June 2020
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“We are showing people that engineering isn’t just the physics of how a transistor works. It’s using the technology and being creative with it, and solving problems that people have or creating something beautiful with it.”
– Limor Fried, founder of Adrafruit Industries, an open-source hardware company
MAY 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
JULY 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
BUTTERFLY TRACKER
Community Sirens*
National Men’s Health Week
Father’s Day
Summer Begins
American Eagle Day
National Safety Month
LGBT Pride Month
National Running Day
Flag Day
ARTIST: Ava Duprey • Nouvel Catholic Central Middle School • 7th Grade • Media: Markers, Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION:This“smart”butterflytrackerisacoolwaytotrackbutterfliesusingatinytrackingstickeronthewing.Itconnectstheworldbyallowingscientistsandbiologiststostudythedatatodeterminewhenbutterfliesmigrate,wheretheyaregoing,climaterequirementsandmuchmore.Inthisway,wecanprotectthebutterfliesbetter.
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July 2020
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JUNE 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
AUGUST 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
“I always thought of myself as a Humanities person as a kid, but I liked electronics. Then I read something that one of my heroes, Edwin Land of Polaroid, said about the importance of people who could stand at the intersection of humanities and sciences, and I decided that’s what I wanted to do.”
– Steve Jobs, cofounder and leader of Apple Inc. On-Site Testing and Community Sirens*
Parents’ Day
Independence Day
Canada Day
Parks and Recreation Month
UV Safety Month
ROBOT CAT
ARTIST: Alexia Perez • Carrollton Middle School • 6th Grade • Medium: Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION: This robot cat “smart” product is a possible invention that can help with housecleaning. Cats already help with behavioral issues and feelings of abandonment because they are very comforting. My robot cat is physically helping people too, providing even more assistance than emotional support.
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August 2020
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JULY 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SEPTEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
TORTOISE TRACKERS
“Electronics are constantly changing how people connect and learn. Classrooms in Michigan can connect real-time with classrooms worldwide to share experiences. Virtual college courses can be taken anywhere. Research scientists can collaborate globally on the next great innovation. Information is endlessly available from Smartphones. What’s more, none of this would be possible without polysilicon.”
– Andy Ault, Vice President of Manufacturing, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations
Community Sirens*Friendship Day
International Left-Handers’ Day
Senior Citizens’ Day
National Immunization Awareness Month
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Women’s Equality Day
ARTIST: Braxon Cochran • Merrill Middle School • 6th Grade • Medium: Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION: The tortoise tracker is a “smart” device that can help us track tortoises and other animals to prevent extinction. It will allow us to connect with animals, learning important information that will keep them safe. This, in turn, will allow them to survive and live life to the fullest.
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Autumn Begins
Labor Day
International Day of Peace
September 2020
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“Silicon is essential to our daily lives. It’s difficult to recall a day where we didn’t touch silicon technology via the use of laptops, electronics in vehicles, phones and more. Many of the simple joys in my life, such as maintaining contact with family across the country, would not be possible without silicon.”
– Jennifer VanDusen, CVD Chemicals Team Leader, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations
Constitution DayNational Grandparents’ Day Rosh Hashanah Begins
Rosh Hashanah Ends
Patriot Day
National Stand Up to Cancer Day
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
National Suicide Prevention Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
AUGUST 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
OCTOBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
THE FLOWER POWER FUTURE VAN
Community Sirens*
Yom Kippur BeginsYom Kippur Ends
National Good Neighbor Day
ARTIST: Savannah Reitz • Nouvel Catholic Central Middle School • 6th Grade • Medium: Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION: My artwork features a self-driving Volkswagon-type van that uses “smart” technologies to operate. It connects and helps the world in two ways.First,itisfuelefficient,usingdifferenttypesofenergythangasolineandreducingthenumberofcars.Second,itisself-driving,keepingdistracted drivers off the road to make our roadways safer.
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October 2020
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SEPTEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
NOVEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
“I’ve always been interested in technology. What you know at 8 a.m. in the morning is perhaps quite different at midnight on that day, so you consistently have to stay on your toes, stay open-minded. It’s not if change is coming. Change will come and you have to be ready.”
– Victoria Alonso, Visual Effects Innovator and Film Producer
Community Sirens*
Boss’s DayWhite Cane Safety Day
Child Health Day
United Nations Day
Halloween
National Fire Prevention Week
Columbus Day
Canada Thanksgiving
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
GAS DETECTOR ALERT
ARTIST: Mason Duperon • Swan Valley Middle School • 7th Grade • Media: Markers, Chalk, Pens, Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION: This potential “smart” gas-detection device can save someone’s house, belongings and life. It works by sending an alert to the phone when thereistoomuchgas.Sincemostpeopleusuallyalwayshaveasmartphonewiththem,theycanfixtheproblembeforeitcausesharm, and get to safety if they are in the house when the alert goes off.
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November 2020
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“It is an exciting time to witness the expansion of electronics and computing power in many fields, including healthcare. Whether it be for improving prosthetics or exoskeletons for mobility, using 3D printing of organs and tissues for implants, or studying the transmission of diseases – there is something new announced daily and I can’t wait to see where this will take us next.”
– Terri Datz-Siegel, Interim EHSS Manager, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations
OCTOBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
DECEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SOLAR PERSPECTIVE
Community Sirens*
Thanksgiving Day Black Friday
Election Day
World Freedom Day
America Recycles Day
Veterans Day
Daylight Saving Time Ends
National Native American Heritage Month
American Diabetes Month
Advent Begins Cyber Monday
ARTIST: Ella Rabideau • Birch Run Marshall Green Middle School • 8th Grade • Medium: Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION: Helping the Earth’s environment is important to me. “Smart” electronics used in solar panels can make the most of our planet’s natural resource, the sun. They can harness the power to create renewable energy, save on waste and fossil fuels, and protect trees that are often cut down as a source of heat.
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December 2020
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NOVEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JANUARY 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Community Sirens*
National Maple Syrup Day
National Disability Day
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Kwanzaa Ends
Canada Boxing Day
Kwanzaa Begins
Christmas Eve
Advent Ends
Hanukkah Ends
Hanukkah Begins
Global Human Rights DayPearl Harbor
Remembrance Day
National Identity Theft Prevention Month
Universal Human Rights Month
Winter Begins
“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’ I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that runs counterclockwise.”
– Grace Hopper, Pioneering Computer Scientist and Programmer, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral
MODERN CITY
ARTIST: Frederick Sunderman IV • White Pine Middle School • 8th Grade • Medium: Markers
INTERPRETATION:My“smart”cityissmartbecauseitfeaturesbuildingdesignsthatmakebetteruseofsmallfloorplans,improvingspaceforpeopleinover- populated areas. A widespread electric train route also connects people while reducing the number of cars, carbon dioxide and wasteful carparks.Withaworldpopulationnearingeightbillion,weneedtoreworkcitydesignstoimproveefficiency,cleanuptheenvironment and modernize our way of life.
Community Safety Information Be Safe. Be Informed.
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Community Safety Information
Below, you will find helpful safety information on how to prepare for
a potential chemical emergency. For a fast reference, please see the
Quick Safety Tips section at the end of this calendar.
This information is also posted on our webpage at www.hscpoly.com,
which also features:
• Information about warning sirens
• Icons that signal community alert status
• Chemical Fact Sheets
Please familiarize yourself
with this information at your
earliest convenience.
Shelter-In-Place
What is “shelter-in-place?”
Shelter-in-place is a proven
and effective method of protecting you and your family from the
hazardous effects of chemical accidents, such as liquid chemical
spills, vapor releases and fires involving hazardous materials. Such
accidents, while rare, could happen at any time and virtually anywhere.
Possible sources of a chemical emergency include manufacturing
facilities, chemical plants, warehouses, retail establishments, farms,
agricultural product centers, gas stations, and transportation (such
as trucks and rail cars).
individuals. Evacuation also endangers emergency personnel and individuals being evacuated by potentially exposing them to the chemicals in question.
What if I’m in a vehicle?
If you are inside a vehicle during a chemical emergency, stop the vehicle at a safe location as soon as possible. Do not attempt to drive home or to another location. Shut off the vehicle’s engine, and follow the same basic shelter-in-place procedures. Roll up the windows,
close vents, and turn on the radio for further instructions.
What about children at school?
If your children are at school or with a care provider, do not attempt to get them. Doing so could put you and them in danger. They are safest at school until the emergency is over.
Why an above-ground room?
Unlike a tornado emergency, basements are not recom-mended shelter locations for chemical accidents. Most
chemicals are heavier than air and will accumulate in low lying areas, like basements. So, an above-ground room is the safest spot during a chemical emergency. If you do not have an above-ground room, a ground-level room will work fine. If possible, select a room on the side of the house farthest from the source of the chemical.
What do the siren sounds mean?
We recommend you visit our webpage for audio examples of on-site sirens and the community warning siren. Below are descriptions:
How do I shelter-in-place?
1. When the Community Notification System is activated, immediately take your family and pets indoors.
2. Tightly close and latch all doors and windows.
3. Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
4. Close fireplace dampers and any other vents to the outside.
5. Gather your emergency supply kit (see the following page).
6. Go to an above-ground room (not the basement) with the fewest windows and close the door.
7. Stuff damp towels in the open space between door and f loor.
8. If necessary, seal doors, windows and any vents with duct tape and plastic sheeting.
9. If you smell chemicals, breathe through wet washcloths or towels.
10. Stay in the room and listen to the radio or watch TV for further instructions.
11. If told to evacuate, follow instructions given by emergency personnel.
When should I shelter-in-place?
You should follow shelter-in-place procedures whenever you receive notification of a chemical emergency. This may be broadcast over the radio or cable television, directly by emergency personnel, or by the Community Notification System (such as sirens or telephone alerts). You should also shelter-in-place when you see or smell any unusual chemicals in the air.
Why not evacuate?
While evacuations may be needed in rare situations, there would normally not be enough time to safely evacuate all affected
How will I know when it is safe to go outside?
Depending on the nature and location of the emergency, notification
could occur in one of several ways: radio, television, directly by
emergency personnel, or via the Community Notification System
(such as sirens or telephone alerts).
Should I call 9-1-1 for information?
Authorities request that you do not call 9-1-1 unless you have a
medical emergency or need immediate assistance. Non-emergency
calls to 9-1-1 will tie up phone lines and dispatch personnel, preventing
them from addressing true emergencies. You can call the Information
Line at 989.642.2800.
What media sources will have emergency information?
Tune into your local media outlets for additional emergency information.
What should I have in my emergency supply kit?
It is recommended that you have supplies assembled for all types
of emergencies, including chemical accidents. Suggested items for
chemical emergencies include: bottled water, towels and washcloths,
plastic sheeting, duct tape, scissors (for cutting plastic), a radio and
flashlight, extra batteries, and a first aid kit.
The Tornado Warning, Muster Alert, Site or BuildingEvacuations sirens mean that Hemlock Semiconductor Operations employees and contractors need to take action by either sheltering-in-place or evacuating a building/area. Even though you may hear the on-site sirens, they are meant for those groups only.
These sirens are activated by Saginaw County 9-1-1 and are used to alert the community in the event of severe weather or a chemical incident.
On-Site Sirens
Warning Sirens in the Community
Quick Safety Tips What to Do in a Major Emergency
Please review the following important safety information from
Hemlock Semiconductor Operations:
1. Emergency Notification
• Ifthereisacommunityemergencyduetoweatherorachemicalincident,SaginawCounty9-1-1willactivateitsCommunityNotificationSystemandsirens(sirenstestedfirstWednesdayofeachmonth).
• IfyouhaveregisteredyourcontactinformationontheCommunityNotificationSystem,youwillreceivesafetyinstructionsviaaphonecall,textmessageore-mail(dependingonwhatnumbers/e-mailaddressesyouregisteredinthesystem).Youcanregisteryourcontactinformationat www.saginawcounty911.com.
• Note:Youmayhearotheron-sitetestingsirensatnoon
onthefirstWednesdayofJanuaryandJuly.
2. Actions to Take
You should:
• Goindoorsimmediately.
• Staycalm.
• Closeallwindowsanddoors.
• Blockdraftsandstopventilationfans.
• ListentothelocalradioorTV.
• PeriodicallychecktheInformationLineandourwebsiteforupdates(seethephonenumberandwebaddresslistedabove).
Do not:
• Donotpickupchildrenfromschool(schoolswillhandleemergencies)orelsewhere.
• Donotgooutside;waituntiltolditissafeortheall-clearhasbeenissued.
• Donotcallemergencyservicesunlessyouhaveaseparateemergency.
All clear:
• TheAll-ClearcommunicationwillbedeliveredbySaginaw
County9-1-1.
3. Where to Get More Information
• WatchalocalTVchannelorlistentoalocalradiostation.
• Followtheinstructionsyoureceivefromemergencypersonnel.
• UsetheInformationLine,989.642.2800,togetupdated
incidentinformation.
When are the siren alarms/emergency systems tested?
ALARM / SYSTEM FREQUENCY SCHEDULE
Site Building Evacuation and Site Evacuation Siren, Biannually FirstWednesdayofJanuaryand
Muster Alarms and Tornado Alert JulyatNoon
Saginaw County 9-1-1 Community Warning Sirens Monthly FirstWednesdayofthemonth*:
• May-Septemberat7p.m.
• October-AprilatNoon
Responsible Care® is a trademark of the American Chemistry Council
Information Line: 989.642.2800 www.hscpoly.com
*Time affects when phone, text and/or e-mail notifications are made.
Quick Safety Tips
Our Safety Mindset
TheemployeesatHemlockSemiconductorOperationshaveamindset
ofputtingsafetyfirstandforemost,24/7.It’sacommitmenttoeach
other,ourfamiliesandthecommunitiesinwhichweliveandwork.As
acorevalue,safetyisactivelypromotedandpracticedbyemployees,
contractors,customersandsuppliers.
Oursafetymindsetincludes:
•Managementcommitmenttomeetingthecodesandrequirements
ofResponsibleCare®
•Implementationofbehavior-basedsafetypracticesandaZero
Lost-TimeInjuryFocus
•Activecontractorparticipation
•Communityengagement,includingCommunityAdvisoryPanelsand
closecooperationwithemergencyresponders
•Transportationsafety
•Processsafetymanagement
•Tightsecurity
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