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Carondelet 1996 Community Relations Plan Page 1 of 8 Goal #1: In conjunction with local organizations, work to preserve the stability of the Carondelet neighborhood identified by community leaders as a top priority. Objective A: Provide necessary financial support which improves the viability of the neighborhood, emphasizing home upkeep, medical services, and self-help/life skills support. Audience community neighbors, and media Message Tactics Resources Monsanto is committed to being a good neighbor and contributing to the long-term viability of the Carondelet community. Provide contributions to established organizations with demonstrated achievement. Specific recipients are: Monsanto Fund sponsored donations $30,000 (N.A.P.)(F) Carondelet Community Betterment Federation (CCBFs-House Repair Program) $30,000 (N.A.P.) $9,000 (F) Family Care Center $4,000 Carondelet Ecumenical Council of Churches $2,000 Grace Hill/PATCH (Carondelet Center) $1,500 Timetable/ ResDonsibilities Annually (1996, 1997,1998) Evaluation Confirm local organization's effectiveness by annually reviewing their accomplishments Costs Plant/Fund $24,000 (F) annually ($15,000 N.A.P.) Review worth of each organization with community leaders for feedback. Gauge their interest and participation. DSW 1 3 5 7 3 6 Carondelet 1996 Community Relations Plan Page 2 of 8 Goal #2: Maintain Monsanto Carondelet plant's identity as a community resource within the Carondelet-Lemay area. Objective A: Continue providing science education, emphasizing chemistry and chemical products. Audience teachers/students science teachers science teachers/ state legislature Messaee Chemicals are an integral part of our everyday life. Tactics Present "chemistry lesson" to High School students. Emphasize the importance of the products at Carondelet Plant. Send four science teachers to the NSTA national conference to expand their science and environmental science education. Sponsor two teachers each year to die Teacher, Industry, and Environment workshop. Hold a T.I.E. workshop. Resources Time of plant personnel Supplies $800 annually Time of plant personnel, supplies, and travel Timetable/ ResDonsibilities 1996 and beyond 1996, 1997, 1998 1996 and beyond Conduct workshop in Jefferson City, MO for state legislators, demonstrating value of plant products. Time of plant personnel, supplies, and travel 1996 and beyond Evaluation Costs Plant/Fund Survey teachers to find out response and top consider expanding next year. $200 (P) Talk with teachers to see if beneficial to their science teaching. Determine if should continue. $800 (P) annually Survey teachers to find out response. $400 (P) Listen to legislative concerns and ask for feedback. $200 (P) DSW 1 3 5 7 3 7 Carondelet 1996 Community Relations Plan Page 3 of 8 Goal # 2 (con'd): Maintain Monsanto Carondelet plant's identity as a community resource within the Carondelet -Lemay area. Objective A (con'd): Continue providing science education, emphasizing chemistry and chemical products. Audience Message Tactics Resources Local schools (Lyon Basic, Blow, and Hancock Senior High) Chemicals are an integral part of our everyday life. Provide necessary supplies and equipment for science & information technologies, (not provided in school budget) Monsanto Fund sponsored Program $2,000 annually Timetable/ ResDonsibilities 1996 and beyond Evaluation Talk with teachers, CAP members to see if beneficial to their science teaching. Costs Plant/Fund $2,000 (F) for 1996 and beyond STLCOPCB4035715 D 1S> SE U> VJl J u> CD Carondelet 1996 Community Relations Plan Page 4 of 8 Goal # 2 (con'd): Maintain Monsanto Carondelet plant's identity as a community resource within the Carondelet-Lemay area. Objective B: Effectively implement and communicate responsible financial support which enhances the community's view of the plant as a good neighbor. Audience community neighbors, and media Messane Monsanto is a real asset to the community. Tactics Resources Align United Way contributions with Fund donations. Monsanto Fund donations Specific recipients are: South City YMCA ($5,000) Salvation Army Carondelet Community Center ($5,000) Timetable/ ResDonsibilities 1996 and beyond Evaluation Does gift receive good media coverage and interest from the community? Costs Plant/Fund $10,000 (F) Are key community leaders aware of and appreciative of the donation? STLCOPCB4035716 o V) at U) us bJ *o Carondelet 1996 Community Relations Plan Page 5 of 8 Goal #3: Prepare community for "worst case" scenario information. Objective A: Engage in an open dialogue with the Carondelet-Lemay Community Advisory Panel on "worst case" scenarios. Audience Message Community Advisory Panel Members Monsanto Carondelet is a very safe and environmentally sound plant. Our "worst case" scenario is not our most likely scenario. There is only one highly hazardous material in the plant phosphorus. (No ammonia or chlorine is used in the plant.) Tactics Resources Timetable/ ResDonsibilities Select key personnel to discuss "worst case" scenario issues with CAP. Discuss best way to communicate with community. $ 16,000/year for facilitator time, travel, and supplies. Time of plant personnel Throughout 1996 and continuing well after EPA deadlines. Evaluation Feedback from CAP members and community sentiment once "worst case" scenario announcement is made. Costs Plant/Fund $16,000 (P) Objective B: Maintain and enhance relationships with emergency responders and health care professionals. Audience Emergency responders (firefighters, ambulance, police) Message It is in the community's and Monsanto's best interests to have thoroughly trained and prepared emergency responders. Tactics Resources Provide emergency response training to local fire dept. incident commanders, including hazardous materials response training. Continue providing emergency response training to Carondelet Emergency Response Team members. Send 3 responders to hazardous materials response training. Monsanto Fund sponsored Program $2,000/year for 3 years Local Budget $2,000/year for 3 years Timetable/ ResDonsibilities Evaluation St. Louis City Fire Dept. '96-1 responder '97 - 1 responder '98-1 responder Feedback and level of preparedness by emergency responders Carondelet Emergency Responders '96 - 1 responder '97-1 responder '98-1 responder Costs Plant/Fund $2,000/yr (F) for 3 years $2,000/yr (P) for 3 years ovsei mso Carondelet 1996 Community Relations Plan Page 6 of 8 Goal #3: (con'd): Prepare community for "worst case" scenario information. Objective B (con'd): Maintain and enhance relationships with emergency responders and health care professionals. Audience Emergency responders (firefighters, ambulance, police) Physicians and health care professionals Physicians and health care professionals Message It is in the community's and Monsanto's best interests to have thoroughly trained and prepared emergency responders. The community's health care professionals are knowledgeable about Carondelet Plant's products and raw materials as well as our safety and healdi practices. The local health and medical services are capable of providing treatment for possible chemical exposure. Tactics Conduct annual emergency response drill. Resources Plant salary cost Timetable/ ResDonsibilities Fall 1996 and beyond Evaluation Feedback from emergency responders In conjunction with training, invite on plant tour. Time of plant personnel Provide risk management talks to physicians at Family Care Center and other health care groups in Carondelet and Lemay neighborhoods. After talks, invite them on a tour of the plant. Time of plant personnel Throughout 1996 and beyond Supplies Provide annual funding supporting chemical exposure treatment, medical and educational services. Specific recipient: Family Care Center $1,000 (F) Monsanto Fund sponsored Program $1,000 annually Throughout 1996 and beyond Feedback from physicians and health care professionals Feedback from physicians and health care professionals Costs Plant/Fund $5,000 (P) approximately $500 (P) $1,000 (F) for 1996 and beyond DSW 1 3 5 7 4 1 Carondelet 1996 Community Relations Plan Page 7 of 8 Goal #4: Enhance dialogue with local community. Objective As Community Advisory Panel meetings agenda will address a variety of topics. Audience Messaee Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Members Monsanto Carondelet is committed to the community panel process. This encourages open dialogue and will address issues of concent to the CAP membership. Tactics Resources Timetable/ ResDonsibilities Support CAP'S ability to fulfill its charter. Provide open forum for community concerns and issues. Provide information on multiple aspects of the plant through tours, visits, key speakers, and written information. $$ for facilitator time, travel and supplies Time of plant personnel Continuing in 1996 and ongoing Evaluation (Facilitator costs in Goal #3) Costs Plant/Fund STLCOPCB4035719 o u> a: Lc Ut o rrv Carondelet 1996 Community Relations Plan Page 8 of 8 Goal #4 (con'd): Enhance dialogue with local community. Objective B: Increase awareness about Carondelet Plant and its valuable products through educational visits. Audience Neighbors/ community Messaee The Carondelet Plant is a safe, secure neighbor and a valuable asset to the community. Junior High/ High School students Community leaders Emergency Responders/ Health Care Professionals Tactics Resources Timetable/ ResDonsibilities Send invitations as a follow up to those who responded to plant's 1994 mailing of a question & answer brochure. Preselected dates will be offered as tour dates. Time of plant personnel 1996 and fbeyond Provide tours for school groups, especially science classes. Time of plant personnel Spring/Fall Invite on tours whenever appropriate. Time of plant personnel anytime Emergency Responders: Host tours in conjunction with fire training. Time of plant personnel Fall 1996 and beyond Health Care Professionals: Extend tours after risk management talks. anytime Evaluation Level of response. Questions asked. Costs Plant/Fund Level of inquiry. Community Advisory Panel Host a tour whenever appropriate. Time of plant anytime personnel DSW 1 3 5 7 4 3