Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Celebrates Opening of Safety Training Facility in DeBary, Florida

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Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE: CPK) has inaugurated its second Safety Town training facility in DeBary, Florida, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 27, 2025. The one-acre state-of-the-art center mirrors the company's Dover, Delaware facility and features specialized training environments for gas-related operations.

The facility includes simulations for hit line and gas leaks, service hook-ups, utility locating, leak detection, and corrosion monitoring. It is equipped with technology-enabled training rooms, storage areas, and multiple training houses for real-life safety scenarios. The curriculum covers emergency response, infrastructure maintenance, underground utility operations, and propane tank training.

During the opening ceremony, CPK presented a $10,000 donation to the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Foundation. The facility will serve as a training resource for both company employees and local first responders, featuring natural gas and electric mobile training units for on-site safety training throughout their service territories.

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DOVER, Del., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) celebrated the opening of its second Safety Town training facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in DeBary, Florida, on Thursday, Feb. 27. Chesapeake Utilities' Florida Safety Town is a state-of-the-art facility that provides the Company's Florida operations teams with hands-on and classroom training enabling collaboration with first responders and other community partners.

The one-acre center was modeled after Chesapeake Utilities' Safety Town training facility in Dover, Delaware, and features specialized learning environments, including simulations for hit line and gas leaks, service hook-ups, utility locating, leak detection and corrosion monitoring. The facility houses technology-equipped training rooms, equipment and vehicle storage areas and multiple training houses that present various real-life safety scenarios.

"This facility underscores our dedication to safety, for our employees and the communities we serve across Florida. Safety Town's specialized training environments provide invaluable, hands-on preparation for our team members and local first responders," said Jeff Sylvester, senior vice president and chief operating officer. "It allows for seamless classroom instruction and the ability to practice skills immediately."

The curriculum at Safety Town is designed to enhance technical expertise and emergency preparedness through comprehensive training programs, including:

• Emergency response coordination
• Main installation, repair and maintenance
• Underground utility line locating and excavation safety
• Infrastructure integrity inspections
• Valve recognition and operation
• Meter and regulating station meter installation and repairs
• Propane tank training

As the facility evolves, additional training areas will be identified, and the curriculum will continue to expand to meet industry needs.

In accordance with Chesapeake Utilities' mission to deliver energy that makes life better for the people and communities served, the Company has established a tradition of making a charitable contribution to a local nonprofit organization at the launch of its new facilities. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a $10,000 check was presented to the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Foundation. Cindy Morgan, member of the Foundation's board, received the donation, stating: "Chesapeake Utilities' generous donation helps advance the Florida Fire Chiefs' Foundation's mission by supporting education and scholarships for fire and emergency services professionals. We are proud to celebrate the opening of the new Safety Town facility in DeBary, which will serve as a valuable training resource for Florida's first responders."

Following the ribbon cutting, those in attendance were offered tours and safety demonstrations, highlighting the training opportunities available through the new facilities. The Company's natural gas and electric mobile training units were also on display. These units allow on-site safety training for contractors and community first-responder teams throughout our service territories.

"Chesapeake Utilities' commitment to safety and continuous improvement are on full display with this state-of-the-art training facility," said Karen Chasez, mayor of DeBary. "Having this type of hands-on training in our area will help ensure first responders and community partners have the resources they need to help keep our community safe."

For more information about Safety Town or to inquire about safety training opportunities, please email Tom Boursier, training coordinator, at SafetyTownDeBary@chpk.com.

About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CPK). Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.

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FAQ

What features does CPK's new Safety Town facility in DeBary, Florida include?

The facility includes specialized training environments for hit line and gas leak simulations, service hook-ups, utility locating, leak detection, corrosion monitoring, tech-equipped training rooms, and multiple training houses for real-life scenarios.

How much did Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) donate to the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Foundation?

CPK donated $10,000 to the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Foundation during the facility's ribbon-cutting ceremony.

What training programs are offered at CPK's DeBary Safety Town facility?

The facility offers training in emergency response coordination, main installation, underground utility line locating, infrastructure integrity inspections, valve operations, meter installations, and propane tank handling.

When did Chesapeake Utilities open its DeBary Safety Town facility?

The DeBary Safety Town facility opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 27, 2025.

How can first responders access training at CPK's Safety Town facility in DeBary?

First responders can inquire about safety training opportunities by contacting Training Coordinator Tom Boursier at SafetyTownDeBary@chpk.com.