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HOW ELECTRONICS CONNECT & HELP THE WORLD
SMART HOME
Community Calendar 2020
Information Line: 989.642.2800 www.hscpoly.com
WATCH YOUR HEALTH
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.
ARTIST: Zori Rasco • White Pine Middle School • 8th Grade • Medium: Markers
Cover Art 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.
HOW ELECTRONICS CONNECT & HELP THE WORLD
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.
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TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY
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.
DECEMBER 2019 FEBRUARY 2020
January 2020
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“The world has changed far more in the past 100 years than in any other 2 3 4
century in history. The reason is not political or economic but technological –
technologies that flowed directly from advances in basic science.” New Year’s Day
Kwanzaa Ends
– Stephen Hawking, theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author
National Blood Donor Month
National Mentoring Month
On-Site Testing and
Community Sirens*
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Human Trafficking
Awareness Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Chinese New Year
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
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.
JANUARY 2020 MARCH 2020
February 2020
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“Electronics are central to making a difference in the world, driving both progress and sustainable solutions to key challenges. Hyper-pure silicon is at 1
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
National Freedom Day
Black History Month
American Heart Month
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Groundhog Day Rosa Parks Day Community Sirens* National Wear Red Day
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National Inventors’ Day Lincoln’s Birthday Valentine’s Day Susan B. Anthony Day
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Presidents’ Day
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Fat Tuesday Ash Wednesday
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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.
FEBRUARY 2020 APRIL 2020
March 2020
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Red Cross Month
Women’s History Month
National Colon Cancer
Awareness Month Read Across America Day World Wildlife Day Community Sirens* Employee Appreciation Day
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Daylight Savings
Time Begins
International Women’s Day
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St. Patrick’s Day
National Agriculture Week National Agriculture Day Spring Begins
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World Water Day
29 30 31 “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
National Doctor’s Day
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ROBOT BEES
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.
MARCH 2020 MAY 2020
April 2020
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“I would hope to see (20 years from now) technologies that center almost 2 3 4
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 April Fool’s Day
we create meaningful connections? How do we help everyone live a National Autism
fulfilling life?” Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
– Bill Gates, principal founder and leader of Microsoft Corporation
Community Sirens*
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Good Friday
Palm Sunday Passover Begins National Sibling Day
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Easter Tax Day Passover Ends
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Earth Day
Administrative
Professionals’ Day Ramadan Begins Arbor Day
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SMART CITY OF OUR FUTURE
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.
APRIL 2020 JUNE 2020
May 2020
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“New advances in electronics now allow people to learn how their behaviors impact their health. Smart devices and wearable 1 2
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
National Bike Month
Mental Health
Awareness Month
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Cinco de Mayo National Nurses’ Day
National Teacher
May Day Appreciation Day Community Sirens*
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Mother’s Day
National Women’s Armed Forces Day
Health Week National Safe Boating Week
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Ramadan Ends
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National Missing
Children’s Day
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BUTTERFLY TRACKER
ARTIST: Ava Duprey • Nouvel Catholic Central Middle School • 7th Grade • Media: Markers, Colored Pencils
INTERPRETATION: This “smart” butterfly tracker is a cool way to track butterflies using a tiny tracking sticker on the wing. It connects the world by allowing
scientists and biologists to study the data to determine when butterflies migrate, where they are going, climate requirements and much more.
In this way, we can protect the butterflies better.
MAY 2020 JULY 2020
June 2020
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National Running Day
National Safety Month
LGBT Pride Month Community Sirens*
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National Men’s Summer Begins
Flag Day Health Week American Eagle Day
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Father’s Day
28 29 30 “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
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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.
JUNE 2020 AUGUST 2020
July 2020
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“I always thought of myself as a Humanities person as a kid, but I liked 2 3 4
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
Canada Day
intersection of humanities and sciences, and I decided that’s what I
Parks and Recreation Month
wanted to do.” UV Safety Month
– Steve Jobs, cofounder and leader of Apple Inc. On-Site Testing and
Community Sirens* Independence Day
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Parents’ Day
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TORTOISE TRACKERS
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.
JULY 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020
August 2020
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“Electronics are constantly changing how people connect and learn. Classrooms in Michigan can connect real-time with classrooms worldwide to share 1
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
National Immunization
Awareness Month
Children’s Eye Health
and Safety Month
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Friendship Day Community Sirens*
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
International
Left-Handers’ Day
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Senior Citizens’ Day
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Women’s Equality Day
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THE FLOWER POWER FUTURE VAN
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, it is fuel efficient, using different types of energy than gasoline and reducing the number of cars. Second, it is self-driving, keeping
distracted drivers off the road to make our roadways safer.
AUGUST 2020 OCTOBER 2020
September 2020
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Prostate Cancer
Awareness Month
National Suicide
Prevention Month Community Sirens*
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Patriot Day
National Stand Up
Labor Day to Cancer Day
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
National Hispanic Heritage
National Grandparents’ Day Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) Constitution Day Rosh Hashanah Begins
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Rosh Hashanah Ends International Day of Peace Autumn Begins
27 28 29 30 “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.”
Yom Kippur Ends – Jennifer VanDusen, CVD Chemicals Team Leader,
Yom Kippur Begins National Good Neighbor Day Hemlock Semiconductor Operations
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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
there is too much gas. Since most people usually always have a smart phone with them, they can fix the problem before it causes harm,
and get to safety if they are in the house when the alert goes off.
SEPTEMBER 2020 NOVEMBER 2020
October 2020
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“I’ve always been interested in technology. What you know at 8 a.m. in the morning is perhaps quite 2 3
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.” National Breast Cancer
– Victoria Alonso, Visual Effects Innovator and Film Producer Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene
Month
Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
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National Fire
Prevention Week Child Health Day Community Sirens*
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Columbus Day
Canada Thanksgiving White Cane Safety Day Boss’s Day
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United Nations Day
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Halloween
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SOLAR PERSPECTIVE
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.
OCTOBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020
November 2020
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Daylight Saving Time Ends
National Native American
Heritage Month
American Diabetes Month Election Day Community Sirens*
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
World Freedom Day Veterans Day
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
America Recycles Day
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Thanksgiving Day Black Friday
29 30 “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
Advent Begins Cyber Monday
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MODERN CITY
ARTIST: Frederick Sunderman IV • White Pine Middle School • 8th Grade • Medium: Markers
INTERPRETATION: My “smart” city is smart because it features building designs that make better use of small floor plans, improving space for people in over-
populated areas. A widespread electric train route also connects people while reducing the number of cars, carbon dioxide and wasteful
car parks. With a world population nearing eight billion, we need to rework city designs to improve efficiency, clean up the environment
and modernize our way of life.
NOVEMBER 2020 JANUARY 2021
December 2020
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“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 2 3 4 5
‘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 National Identity
Theft Prevention Month
and Programmer, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Universal Human
Rights Month Community Sirens* National Disability Day
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pearl Harbor Hanukkah Begins
Remembrance Day Global Human Rights Day
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
National Maple Syrup Day Hanukkah Ends
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Christmas Eve Canada Boxing Day
Winter Begins Advent Ends Christmas Day Kwanzaa Begins
27 28 29 30 31 January 1, 2021
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Eve Kwanzaa Ends
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Community Safety Information
Be Safe. Be Informed.
Below, you will find helpful safety information on how to prepare for individuals. Evacuation also endangers emergency personnel and
a potential chemical emergency. For a fast reference, please see the individuals being evacuated by potentially exposing them to the
Quick Safety Tips section at the end of this calendar. chemicals in question.
This information is also posted on our webpage at www.hscpoly.com, What if I’m in a vehicle?
which also features:
If you are inside a vehicle during a chemical emergency, stop the
• Information about warning sirens 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
• Icons that signal community alert status the same basic shelter-in-place procedures. Roll up the windows,
close vents, and turn on the radio for further instructions.
• Chemical Fact Sheets
Please familiarize yourself What about children at school?
with this information at your If your children are at school or with a care provider, do
earliest convenience. not attempt to get them. Doing so could put you and them
in danger. They are safest at school until the emergency
Shelter-In-Place is over.
What is Why an above-ground room?
“shelter-in-place?”
Unlike a tornado emergency, basements are not recom-
Shelter-in-place is a proven mended shelter locations for chemical accidents. Most
and effective method of protecting you and your family from the chemicals are heavier than air and will accumulate in low lying areas,
hazardous effects of chemical accidents, such as liquid chemical like basements. So, an above-ground room is the safest spot during
spills, vapor releases and fires involving hazardous materials. Such 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
accidents, while rare, could happen at any time and virtually anywhere.
of the house farthest from the source of the chemical.
Possible sources of a chemical emergency include manufacturing
facilities, chemical plants, warehouses, retail establishments, farms,
What do the siren sounds mean?
agricultural product centers, gas stations, and transportation (such
as trucks and rail cars). 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?
On-Site Sirens The Tornado Warning, Muster Alert, Site or Building
1. When the Community Notification System is activated, Evacuations sirens mean that Hemlock Semiconductor
immediately take your family and pets indoors. Operations employees and contractors need to take
action by either sheltering-in-place or evacuating a
2. Tightly close and latch all doors and windows. building/area. Even though you may hear the on-site
sirens, they are meant for those groups only.
3. Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
4. Close fireplace dampers and any other vents to the outside. Warning Sirens These sirens are activated by Saginaw County 9-1-1 and
in the are used to alert the community in the event of severe
5. Gather your emergency supply kit (see the following page). weather or a chemical incident.
Community
6. Go to an above-ground room (not the basement) with the
fewest windows and close the door.
How will I know when it is safe to go outside?
7. Stuff damp towels in the open space between door and f loor.
Depending on the nature and location of the emergency, notification
8. If necessary, seal doors, windows and any vents with duct tape and could occur in one of several ways: radio, television, directly by
plastic sheeting.
emergency personnel, or via the Community Notification System
9. If you smell chemicals, breathe through wet washcloths or towels. (such as sirens or telephone alerts).
10. Stay in the room and listen to the radio or watch TV for Should I call 9-1-1 for information?
further instructions.
Authorities request that you do not call 9-1-1 unless you have a
11. If told to evacuate, follow instructions given by medical emergency or need immediate assistance. Non-emergency
emergency personnel. calls to 9-1-1 will tie up phone lines and dispatch personnel, preventing
them from addressing true emergencies. You can call the Information
When should I shelter-in-place? Line at 989.642.2800.
You should follow shelter-in-place procedures whenever you receive
What media sources will have emergency information?
notification of a chemical emergency. This may be broadcast over the
radio or cable television, directly by emergency personnel, or by the Tune into your local media outlets for additional emergency information.
Community Notification System (such as sirens or telephone alerts).
You should also shelter-in-place when you see or smell any unusual What should I have in my emergency supply kit?
chemicals in the air.
It is recommended that you have supplies assembled for all types
of emergencies, including chemical accidents. Suggested items for
Why not evacuate?
chemical emergencies include: bottled water, towels and washcloths,
While evacuations may be needed in rare situations, there would plastic sheeting, duct tape, scissors (for cutting plastic), a radio and
normally not be enough time to safely evacuate all affected flashlight, extra batteries, and a first aid kit.
Community Safety InformationInformation Line: 989.642.2800 www.hscpoly.com
When are the siren alarms/emergency systems tested?
ALARM / SYSTEM FREQUENCY SCHEDULE
Site Building Evacuation and Site Evacuation Siren, Biannually First Wednesday of January and
Muster Alarms and Tornado Alert July at Noon
Saginaw County 9-1-1 Community Warning Sirens Monthly First Wednesday of the month*:
• May-September at 7 p.m.
• October-April at Noon
*Time affects when phone, text and/or e-mail notifications are made.
Our Safety Mindset
The employees at Hemlock Semiconductor Operations have a mindset • Active contractor participation
of putting safety first and foremost, 24/7. It’s a commitment to each
• Community engagement, including Community Advisory Panels and
other, our families and the communities in which we live and work. As
close cooperation with emergency responders
a core value, safety is actively promoted and practiced by employees,
contractors, customers and suppliers. • Transportation safety
Our safety mindset includes: • Process safety management
• Management commitment to meeting the codes and requirements • Tight security
of Responsible Care ®
See www.hscpoly.com for details.
• Implementation of behavior-based safety practices and a Zero
Lost-Time Injury Focus
Responsible Care ® is a trademark of the American Chemistry Council
Quick Safety Tips
What to Do in a Major Emergency
Please review the following important safety information from • Block drafts and stop ventilation fans.
Hemlock Semiconductor Operations:
• Listen to the local radio or TV.
1. Emergency Notification • Periodically check the Information Line and our website for
updates (see the phone number and web address listed above).
• If there is a community emergency due to weather or a
chemical incident, Saginaw County 9 -1-1 will activate its Do not:
Community Notification System and sirens (sirens tested
first Wednesday of each month). • Do not pick up children from school (schools will handle
emergencies) or elsewhere.
• If you have registered your contact information on the
Community Notification System, you will receive safety • Do not go outside; wait until told it is safe or the all-clear
instructions via a phone call, text message or e-mail has been issued.
(depending on what numbers/e-mail addresses you • Do not call emergency services unless you have a
registered in the system). You can register your contact separate emergency.
information at www.saginawcounty911.com.
All clear:
• Note: You may hear other on-site testing sirens at noon
on the first Wednesday of January and July. • The All-Clear communication will be delivered by Saginaw
County 9 -1-1.
2. Actions to Take
3. Where to Get More Information
You should:
• Watch a local TV channel or listen to a local radio station.
• Go indoors immediately.
• Follow the instructions you receive from emergency personnel.
• Stay calm.
• Use the Information Line, 989.642.2800, to get updated
• Close all windows and doors.
incident information.
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