Tank Farm (Bulk Fuel) Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Objectives and Discussion: How do we secure and protect bulk fuel storage tanks (>10 k) or congregated in tank farm in preparation for flood events or other natural disasters. What were the factors that led to better outcomes (i.e., facility is not compromised) after events (e.g., tanks were full, good maintenance practices)?
Tank Farm Disaster Preparedness Workshop participants.
Date:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (9:00 - 4:30 AKT)
Location:
University of Alaska Anchorage
Gorsuch Commons on the UAA Campus in Anchorage, Room 106
3700 Sharon Gagnon Lane
Anchorage, AK 99508
Parking is free in WILLOW lot ONLY. While the lot is typically a Park and Pay lot, when the University is hosting events such as this workshop, UAA Parking Services does not enforce payment. Therefore, for the duration of the workshop, no payment is required in Willow lot only. (However, for all other parking lots you will have to pay, and some lots are specifically marked for student housing only. If you park in one of these other lots you may be subject to a ticket.)
Agenda:
Presentations:
- Welcome and Overview, Nancy Kinner, Coastal Response Research Center, Facilitator
- Background and Workshop Goals, Liza Sanden, NOAA Office of Response & Restoration [recording mp4]
- Agency Post-Disaster Assessments, Kimberley Maher, Alaska DEC [recording mp4]
- Tank Farm Photos, Liza Sanden [recording mp4]
- Agency Post-Disaster Assessments, Jonathan Zeppa, Alaska DHS&EM [recording mp4]
- Tank Farm Contractors, Shannon Oelkers, Integrity Environmental [recording mp4]
- Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), Justin Tuomi [recording mp4]
- RAFA's Bulk Fuel Administrative Capacity Course, Gabriel Gonzales, DCRA [recording mp4]
- Native Corporations/Consortia, Eddie Dellarmary, Tanana Chiefs Conference [recording mp4]
Participants:
post workshop participant list pending
Workshop Steering Committee:
Nancy Kinner, CRRC
Liza Sanden, NOAA ORR
Torri Huelskoetter, US EPA
Lynn Kenealy, Alaska DCRA
Justin Tuomi, Alaska Energy Association (AEA)
Katie Conway, Denali Commission
Shannon Oelkers, Integrity Environmental, LLC
Nils Andreas, Alaska Municipal League (AML)
Kimberley Maher, Alaska DEC
Shawn Hay, USCG Sector Western Alaska Arctic Coordinator
Questions? Please contact Kathy Mandsager
