Bend, Ore. – In light of the recent BNSF Diesel Spill the League of Women Voters January meeting is a timely topic: “RAILROAD DISASTER – IS DESCHUTES COUNTY READY?”
Background: On Tuesday, 1000’s of drivers were impacted by a Diesel spill from a train that was passing through downtown Bend. Several major streets were closed and others were impacted as emergency crews and environmental experts worked to clean up the spill. The FBI is now also involved in the case that could be the result of sabotage. Railway officials say an object was placed near the tracks and it tore through part of the locomotive, causing 2000 gallons to spill.
The speakers who can answer the emergency prep question will be:
Nathan Garibay, Deschutes County Emergency Services Manager
Darren Root, Bend Fire Department Engineer
Will Akins, Bend Fire Department Firefighter
Dave Howe, Bend Fire Department Battalion Chief
Where: Black Bear Diner 1465 NE 3rd Street Bend, OR
When: January 8th, 2015
11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The public is invited to this luncheon and should arrive at 11:00 a.m. if ordering from the menu. The speaker will begin at noon.
Free – Public welcome. No registration required.
The League of Women Voters is a national, nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through active and informed participation in government. The league influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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