Helping First Responders Prepare for Hazmat Transportation Emergencies

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   By Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Administrator Marie Therese Dominguez   Last year, Congress authorized a new grant program to help fund training for remote and volunteer first responders on how to handle incidents involving shipments of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail.  The Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) program has already helped volunteer first responders overcome limited resources to ensure they have the specialized training necessary to keep the public safe.   The non-profit organizations that received a total of $5.9 million in ALERT grants this year, have already put the money to good use. By developing a combination of in-person and web-based trainings, the grantees are helping train as many remote and volunteer first responders as possible.     Click Here to Continue Reading Helping First Responders Prepare for Hazmat Transportation Emergencies   You are subscribed to DOT email updates. Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences Questions for DOT? Contact DOT  STAY CONNECTED             U.S. Department of Transportation | 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE | Washington DC 20590 | 202-385-HELP (4357)