Plant Status Line information: 

During the winter weather season, all Team10 members are reminded to contact the Plant Status Line for word on any changes in the operational status of Plant Spartanburg. Information about plant status is only communicated through the Plant Status Line and not through local media or news organizations. The number is 864-989-5555. Status change information will be made no later than two hours prior to the start of shift. 

Changes in operation are identified as Plan 1, Plan 2, or Plan 3. These are the terms that will be used by the Plant Status Line, so it's very important that you know what each plan means. 

Plan 1 - means a Quarter Shift Delay. On an 8-h our shift, it's a 2-hour delay. On a 10-hour shift, it's a 2.5-hour delay. On a 12-hour shift, it's a 3-hour delay. 

Plan 2 - means a Half Shift Delay. On an 8-hour shift, it's a 4-hour delay. On a 10-hour shift, it's a 5-hour delay. On a 12-hour shift, it's a 6-hour delay. 

Plan 3 - Plant Closed. 

The weather situation will be monitored on many different levels and at multiple locations. Use the Plant Status Line to keep informed of any changes to the plant's operational schedule because of the weather.

Site Emergency Information Numbers for Merck PA / NJ:

Many locations have information phone lines that you can call to check your site status. The messages are usually updated between 6 and 7 a.m. Here are the information phone numbers:

New Jersey
Kenilworth, Springfield, Summit, Union: 908-740-7400 **New**
Rahway: 732-594-4300
Branchburg, Cokesbury, Whitehouse Station: 908-423-4300

Pennsylvania
Blue Bell, Church Road, North Wales, Upper Gwynedd: 267-305-INFO (4636)
Danville: 800-275-1801
West Point: 215-652-4300