Free Norfolk Southern Rail Safety Training for First Responders and Emergency Managements

Free rail safety classes will be offered in the wake of the March 2nd Norfolk Southern train derailment, County Executive Lamont G. McClure announces.

“Northampton County is doubling down on training. I’ve ordered Northampton County Emergency Management Services to intensify train derailment mitigation training. We must ensure we are ready and equipped to respond to any accident,” says Lamont G. McClure. “While holding railways accountable, it is more important than ever that all emergency managements in our region become educated about the dangers and hazards of rail cars carrying dangerous materials.”

Participation in these courses will help first responders understand how to respond to train derailments in our community.

Norfolk Southern Rail Safety Training will include the following topics:

·       Safety around the railroad

·       Understanding rail shipping documents

·       Tank car identification

·       Locomotive emergencies

·       Responding to Railroad Emergencies

·       AskRail Mobile App

Responders and Emergency Management Personnel can register by emailing Mike Rampulla at mrampulla@ncempa.org, or by phone 610-746-3194 X3229.

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