News, Public Saftey

Preparing for a transport disaster, Part I: How is Hancock positioned to handle train or truck emergencies?

by Geoff Fox

In 2023, train derailments, toxic spills and other transport-related emergencies have been making headlines across the country. The most notable incident was a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio which spilled a variety of toxic chemicals, and resulted in a fire that evacuated the immediate area for public safety. More recently, a tanker truck carrying 8,650 gallons of gasoline crashed in a fiery explosion in Frederick, causing the death of the driver…