Norfolk Southern will create a new regional training facility in Ohio.It'll offer free training to first responders in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.The facility will teach them how to respond safely to rail emergencies.Later this month, safety classes will begin at Norfolk Southern's rail yard in Bellevue, Ohio, just west of Cleveland. "The derailment in East Palestine made clear that ensuring first responders are prepared for disasters involving hazardous materials is vitally important to the safety of communities," Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. "Often first responders are volunteers, and their need to have the most up-to-date training and equipment is essential. Today's commitment by Norfolk Southern is an important next step in the company's commitment to make the citizens of Ohio, and of East Palestine whole after the recent derailment, a commitment Ohio will continue to monitor closely."The new safety training center's mission will be focused on providing additional, free training for first responders across the region, including Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. This training center also aims to strengthen the relationship and communication between railroads and first responders in the event of an emergency response. "These commitments are the direct result of my conversations with Governor DeWine and other leaders, all to better support our first responders and their communities. First responders are often immediately on the scene of a rail incident and we want to ensure they have the knowledge and tools to work safely and effectively to protect the health and safety of their fellow citizens," Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw said in a statement.
Norfolk Southern will create a new regional training facility in Ohio.
It'll offer free training to first responders in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The facility will teach them how to respond safely to rail emergencies.
Later this month, safety classes will begin at Norfolk Southern's rail yard in Bellevue, Ohio, just west of Cleveland.
"The derailment in East Palestine made clear that ensuring first responders are prepared for disasters involving hazardous materials is vitally important to the safety of communities," Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. "Often first responders are volunteers, and their need to have the most up-to-date training and equipment is essential. Today's commitment by Norfolk Southern is an important next step in the company's commitment to make the citizens of Ohio, and of East Palestine whole after the recent derailment, a commitment Ohio will continue to monitor closely."
The new safety training center's mission will be focused on providing additional, free training for first responders across the region, including Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. This training center also aims to strengthen the relationship and communication between railroads and first responders in the event of an emergency response.
"These commitments are the direct result of my conversations with Governor DeWine and other leaders, all to better support our first responders and their communities. First responders are often immediately on the scene of a rail incident and we want to ensure they have the knowledge and tools to work safely and effectively to protect the health and safety of their fellow citizens," Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw said in a statement.
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