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08/29/2021

Hurricane Ida - Check-In - 08/29/2021

All,

Hurricane Ida (Category 4 storm) is quickly approaching our coastline. It will be here in a few hours. Communications may be challenging as the storm progresses and power outages begin for our region. We will do our best to reach out to our teammates with check-ins and updates as allowable.

If you evacuated, let your managers know where you went. Also, if you stayed, please let your manager know as well.

Stay safe. Seek shelter if needed. Take heed to local warnings.

Thinking of all of our Employees at this critical time

Sincerely,

Mark Pisani - VP of Human Resources

08/27/2021

Associated Terminals/Turn Services - Tropical Storm Ida - Storm Track and Management Plan

Associated and Turn Team:

Management is monitoring the progression of Tropical Storm Ida as it tracks towards the Louisiana coastline. Landfall is expected Sunday, August 29th in the afternoon. Our work region is under a hurricane watch. This storm has the potential of being a major hurricane (category 3) at landfall. Our work regions can expect high wind speeds and a heavy rain event with coastal, tidal, and localized flooding possible. Tropical Storm force winds may be felt as early as Sunday morning.

We have initiated efforts to secure equipment, barges, fleets, cranes, vacating births as needed, conducting cleanup activities for yards and warehouses, testing facility generators, etc., in preparation for this storm. Arrangements are being made to move our cranes prior to the storm's arrival. A specific plan for securing the MGMT is underway with the assistance of Turn Services.
Currently, all operations are continuing. Most operations will continue into late tonight/tomorrow morning (Saturday, August 28th) for final tie-downs and clean-up for the Associated group. The Port Captains and Personnel managers will assist with the direction of Turn Services Vessel personnel.

Your manager will have a more defined operational plan and timeline regarding work and any shutdowns. As such, all employees should stay in close contact with your manager, providing your status, as needed or requested.

All administrative offices will be closed on Monday, August 30th. They are expected to reopen on Tuesday, August 31st.

While at home, we ask that you take the necessary and recommended precautions for your area and ensure you have the necessary provisions for yourself and your family. Please monitor local warnings issued for the area in which you live.

Best Regards,

Mark Pisani
VP of Human Resources

10/27/2020

Team Members:

We have initiated preparation for most of our operational locations in anticipation of Tropical Storm Zeta. The current path projections have this storm reaching landfall tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon as either a strong tropical storm or a category 1 hurricane. Landfall is expected near Grand Isle, LA. Tropical force winds are expected in our region beginning around 8 a.m.

Most of our operations are in the process of securing equipment, conducting cleanup, etc. in preparation for an operational stoppage. This is a fast approaching and a fast-moving storm. We anticipate that we will have a window of 4-6 hours of impact. We are hopeful we can assess our status and get operations going once the storm has passed and it is safe to do so. Please stay in close contact with your manager or crewing coordinator for reporting requirements.

Our offices for Associated Terminals and Turn Services will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, 2020. We ask that those administrative positions continue to assist operations as needed while working from home.

Please take the necessary and recommended precautions for your area and ensure you have the necessary provisions for you and your family. Stay safe.

Sincerely,

Mark Pisani - VP of Human Resources

10/07/2020

Team:

Management is monitoring the progression of Hurricane Delta as it tracks towards the Louisiana coastline. Calls are held at regular intervals to ensure your management team is acting upon the most relevant information available about the storm.

The storm track is currently indicating landfall west of Vermillion Bay near Lake Charles, Louisiana sometime Friday afternoon/evening. A review of the storm track will be reevaluated tomorrow morning, Thursday, October 8, 2020, to determine the impacts on our operational regions. An update regarding hurricane preparation will follow that review. Please review all updates and stay in touch with your manager for any changes that may occur regarding your work area.

At this time all operations are ongoing without interruption.

Sincerely,

Mark Pisani - VP of Human Resources

09/15/2020

Good Evening Team Members:

The message below relates to our office-based employees. All field-based employees should maintain contact with your managers for reporting requirements.

Based on the latest expected track for Hurricane Sally, our offices will be open tomorrow. Management has asked that you monitor the track of the storm and the impact on the area in which you live. Discretionary reporting is allowed for those individuals affected by the storm. Please use good judgment when deciding to report to work. If conditions are unfavorable for reporting to your assigned office location, we ask that contact your manager and maintain your work responsibilities if possible.

Management will continue to monitor the storm. Should it take a more westerly track and have more of an impact on our operational area, another update on reporting status will be provided.

Sincerely,

Mark Pisani
VP of Human Resources

09/13/2020

Tropical Storm Sally

Associated Team:

Management is monitoring the progression of Tropical Storm Sally as it tracks towards the Louisiana coastline where landfall is expected late Monday/early Tuesday morning.

Our southern work region is under a hurricane watch. Our work regions can expect wind and heavy rain events with coastal and localized flooding possible. Tropical Storm force winds may be felt as early as Monday.

We have initiated efforts to secure equipment, cranes, vacating births, conducting cleanup activities for yards and warehouses, testing facility generators, etc., in preparation for this storm. Arrangements are being made to move our cranes prior to the storm's arrival. A specific plan of securing the MGMT is underway with the assistance of Turn Services.

Currently, all operations are continuing. Most operations will continue into tomorrow morning (Monday, September 14th) for final tie-downs and clean up. Please stay in close contact with your manager for your report to work status if you are scheduled to work.

All office locations will be operational Monday (tomorrow). We will reevaluate the status of all office openings mid-day Monday. Orientation for new hires scheduled for tomorrow will be postponed.

While at home, we ask that you take the necessary and recommended precautions for your area and ensure you have the necessary provisions for you and your family. Please monitor local warnings issued for the area in which you live.

Best Regards,

Mark Pisani
VP of Human Resources

08/25/2020

Associated Team:

Please find this message as our 2nd update to the information we disseminated Sunday regarding Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura. Tropical Storm Marco is no longer a threat to our area. Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall on the Texas - Louisiana border sometime Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.

Field Operations for most locations have restarted or will likely restart no later than 19:00 today. The captain of the Port has opened river traffic north of MM 20. Expect to hear from your manager today. Please stay in touch with your manager as certain areas of operation may return to work before others if you are scheduled to work today/tonight.

All offices will remain open Wednesday, August 25, 2020.

08/24/2020

Associated Team:

Please find this message as our first update to the information we disseminated yesterday regarding Tropical Storm Marco. Overall, this storm has had minimal impact on our area and has weakened in strength. Please monitor information from your local government officials and local weather providers, taking any necessary precautions that may be required.

Field Operations for most locations remain shut down or with minimal staff present. Conditions are improving. This may allow the reopening/initiation of field operations soon. Please stay in touch with your manager as certain areas of operation may return to work before others.

All offices will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

We continue to monitor Tropical Storm Laura's potential impact on our area and will advise on any changes to our current operational status.

08/23/2020

Associated Team:

Management is monitoring the progression of Tropical Storm Marco as it tracks towards the Louisiana coastline. Calls are held at regular intervals to ensure your management team is acting upon the most relevant information available about the storm. Our work regions can expect a wind and rain event with coastal and localized flooding possible. Tropical Storm conditions are expected to begin on Monday around noon, but rain bands and storms are expected earlier.

We have initiated efforts to secure equipment, cranes, conduct cleanup activities, testing facility generators, etc., in preparation for this storm. Arrangements are being made to move our cranes prior to the storm's arrival. A specific plan of securing the MGMT is underway with the assistance of Turn Services.

Currently, all operations are continuing. We expect operations at most locations will stop at 19:00 today. A few operations may continue past 19:00. Please stay in close contact with your manager for your report to work status.

All office locations will be closed Monday. We will reevaluate reopen status after tropical storm Marco has passed. It is expected that employees work remotely to ensure operational needs are met.

We also continue to monitor Tropical Storm Laura’s path. It is also on track to impact the Louisiana Coastline sometime Wednesday.

While at home, we ask that you take the necessary and recommended precautions for your area and ensure you have the necessary provisions for you and your family.

Stay safe.

Sincerely,
Mark Pisani
VP of Human Resources

06/07/2020

Tropical Storm Cristobal - Final Update - 16:00 - Sunday, June 7, 2020
06/07/2020 4:35 PM

Good Afternoon Team:

Please find this as our final update regarding Tropical Storm Cristobal. Our operations will resume tomorrow. Each location is scheduled to resume work at different times. If you are scheduled to work tomorrow, it is imperative that you contact your manager if he/she has not contacted you regarding your specific reporting time and location.

Administrative offices will open at their normal time.

Please use good judgment regarding your return to work commute. If there is any impediment or hazard preventing you from returning at your scheduled report time, please address this with your manager directly.

Thank you for your attention to these messages during our observance of Tropical Storm Cristobal.

Sincerely,



Mark Pisani

Vice President of Human Resources

06/07/2020

Associated Team:

Please find this message as our first update to the information we disseminated yesterday regarding Tropical Storm Cristobal. The storm is expected to make landfall today. Flood and Tropical Storm warnings remain in effect for our area. Minor street flooding from the storm is being experienced in the coastal/lower lying communities. Additional rain and wind are expected throughout the day into the evening. The intensity of weather conditions will vary across our region. Please monitor information from your local government officials and local weather providers, taking the necessary precautions.

Operations for most locations are currently shut down or on standby with minimal staff present. Please stay in touch with your manager for the status of operations as the storm passes to determine when your operation/location will restart for your specific reporting instructions.

Another update will be provided by 6:00 p.m. today. Information for our administrative offices will be included.