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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Safety Town training facility in Dover, Delaware. Since its 2020 launch, the facility has trained over 1,200 emergency response personnel and hosted more than 200 employee training events, reaching over 50 fire departments and organizations across Maryland and Delaware.

The facility provides hands-on training in natural gas safety, including certifications in excavation, leak investigation, confined space, and various safety protocols. During the anniversary event, CPK donated $10,000 to the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Association's scholarship fund. The company also operates a similar facility in DeBary, Florida, reinforcing its commitment to safety leadership in the utility industry.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) ha celebrato il quinto anniversario del suo centro di formazione Safety Town a Dover, Delaware. Dal suo avvio nel 2020, la struttura ha formato oltre 1,200 operatori di pronto intervento e ha ospitato più di 200 eventi di formazione per i dipendenti, raggiungendo oltre 50 dipartimenti e organizzazioni dei vigili del fuoco in Maryland e Delaware.

Il centro offre formazione pratica sulla sicurezza del gas naturale, comprese certificazioni per lavori di scavo, indagini sulle perdite, lavori in spazi confinati e vari protocolli di sicurezza. In occasione dell'anniversario, CPK ha donato $10,000 al fondo di borse di studio della Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Association. L'azienda gestisce inoltre una struttura analoga a DeBary, in Florida, ribadendo il suo impegno per la leadership nella sicurezza nel settore delle utilities.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) celebró el quinto aniversario de su centro de formación Safety Town en Dover, Delaware. Desde su puesta en marcha en 2020, el centro ha formado a más de 1,200 efectivos de respuesta a emergencias y ha organizado más de 200 eventos de capacitación para empleados, alcanzando a más de 50 departamentos y organizaciones de bomberos en Maryland y Delaware.

La instalación ofrece formación práctica en seguridad del gas natural, incluidas certificaciones en excavación, investigación de fugas, trabajo en espacios confinados y otros protocolos de seguridad. Durante el acto de aniversario, CPK donó $10,000 al fondo de becas de la Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Association. La compañía también opera una instalación similar en DeBary (Florida), reforzando su compromiso con el liderazgo en seguridad dentro del sector de servicios públicos.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK)는 델라웨어주 도버에 있는 Safety Town 훈련 시설의 개관 5주년을 기념했습니다. 2020년 개소 이래 이 시설은 1,200명 이상의 비상대응 인력을 교육하고 200건이 넘는 직원 교육 행사를 개최해 메릴랜드와 델라웨어의 50곳이 넘는 소방서 및 단체에 교육을 제공했습니다.

이 시설은 자연가스 안전에 대한 실습 위주의 교육을 제공하며 굴착, 누출 조사, 밀폐 공간 작업 등 다양한 안전 프로토콜에 대한 자격 인증 과정을 포함합니다. 기념 행사에서 CPK는 델라웨어 자원 소방관 협회의 장학금 기금에 $10,000를 기부했습니다. 회사는 플로리다주 데베리에도 유사한 시설을 운영하고 있어 유틸리티 업계의 안전 리더십에 대한 의지를 강화하고 있습니다.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) a célébré le cinquième anniversaire de son centre de formation Safety Town à Dover, dans le Delaware. Depuis son lancement en 2020, le site a formé plus de 1,200 intervenants d'urgence et organisé plus de 200 sessions de formation pour les employés, touchant plus de 50 services et organisations de pompiers dans le Maryland et le Delaware.

Le centre propose des formations pratiques sur la sécurité du gaz naturel, y compris des certifications pour les travaux d'excavation, l'investigation des fuites, les espaces confinés et divers protocoles de sécurité. À l'occasion de l'anniversaire, CPK a fait un don de $10,000 au fonds de bourses de la Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Association. La société exploite également une installation similaire à DeBary, en Floride, réaffirmant son engagement en faveur du leadership en matière de sécurité dans le secteur des services publics.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) feierte das fünfjährige Bestehen seiner Ausbildungsstätte Safety Town in Dover, Delaware. Seit der Eröffnung im Jahr 2020 hat die Einrichtung mehr als 1,200 Einsatzkräfte geschult und über 200 Mitarbeiterschulungen veranstaltet, wobei sie mehr als 50 Feuerwehren und Organisationen in Maryland und Delaware erreicht hat.

Die Anlage bietet praxisnahe Schulungen zur Sicherheit bei Erdgas an, einschließlich Zertifikaten für Aushubarbeiten, Lecksuche, Arbeiten in engen Räumen und verschiedene Sicherheitsprotokolle. Anlässlich des Jubiläums spendete CPK $10,000 an den Stipendienfonds der Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Association. Das Unternehmen betreibt zudem eine ähnliche Einrichtung in DeBary, Florida, und unterstreicht damit sein Engagement für Sicherheitsführerschaft in der Versorgungsbranche.

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The state-of-the-art safety facility accelerates emergency response and coordination for employees and first responders

DOVER, Del., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) proudly marked the five-year anniversary of its Safety Town training facility today with a celebratory event that brought together employees, first responders, government officials and community partners. The event, held at the Safety Town facility in Dover, Delaware, highlighted the Company's continued commitment to safety, education and community collaboration.

Since its launch in 2020, Safety Town has served as a premier training ground for natural gas safety, offering immersive, hands-on learning environments for employees, emergency responders, utility professionals and community stakeholders. The anniversary celebration featured guided tours of the facility, live safety demonstrations and remarks from Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's leadership and local dignitaries.

"Safety Town represents one important part of our dedication to protecting the communities we serve," said Jeff Sylvester, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. "We believe that safety is not just a priority, it's a core value. This facility allows us to build on that value with our partners, to help ensure they're equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively and safely."

Since opening, Safety Town has trained over 1,200 emergency response personnel and hosted more than 200 employee training events. The program has reached more than 50 fire departments, municipalities and support organizations across the Company's service area in Maryland and Delaware. With hands-on experiences like the natural gas mobile training unit, and certifications in excavation, leak investigation, SCBA, CPR/AED/First Aid, confined space, and OSHA 10-hour training, Safety Town continues to reinforce Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's dedication to safety and risk mitigation by delivering high-impact training experiences that elevate operational standards and emergency response.

As part of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's mission to deliver energy that makes life better for the people and communities served, the Company made a charitable contribution of $10,000 to the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Association in support of the Foundation's scholarship fund. The donation was presented to the Foundation's chairman, Lynn Rogers, during the event.

"Safety Town is more than a training facility - it's a commitment to the safety and resilience of our communities," said Andrena Burd, assistant vice president, risk management at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. "By providing immersive, real-world training, we're helping to equip first responders and our employees with the skills and confidence they need to act decisively in critical moments."

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation also operates a Safety Town facility in DeBary, Florida. These state-of-the-art training locations play a key role in advancing the Company's safety culture, furthering Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's journey to being an industry-leader in safety.

For more information about Safety Town or to inquire about safety training opportunities, please email Anthony Coker, training coordinator II, at acoker@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 is Chesapeake Utilities' Safety Town facility and when was it established?

Safety Town is CPK's state-of-the-art training facility in Dover, Delaware, established in 2020. It provides hands-on training for natural gas safety, including certifications in excavation, leak investigation, and various safety protocols.

How many people has CPK's Safety Town facility trained since its opening?

Since its opening in 2020, Safety Town has trained over 1,200 emergency response personnel and hosted more than 200 employee training events.

What types of training does CPK's Safety Town facility offer?

Safety Town offers certifications in excavation, leak investigation, SCBA, CPR/AED/First Aid, confined space, and OSHA 10-hour training, along with hands-on experiences using a natural gas mobile training unit.

Where are Chesapeake Utilities' Safety Town facilities located?

Chesapeake Utilities operates two Safety Town facilities: one in Dover, Delaware and another in DeBary, Florida.

What donation did CPK make during the Safety Town anniversary event?

During the event, CPK made a $10,000 charitable contribution to the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Association's scholarship fund.
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