What is TRANSCAER?
TRANSCAER® (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) is a voluntary national outreach effort of chemical-related companies, carrier/transport companies and industry associations formed 22 years ago as part of a shared commitment to the safe and secure transportation of chemical materials. The tours are part of a long-term commitment by Dow to provide improved community awareness and preparedness along chemical transportation routes, in coordination with the transportation industry; national, regional and state TRANSCAER programs; and training cars from the Firefighters Education and Training Foundation.
Through TRANSCAER, free emergency preparedness training is provided to local and regional emergency response organizations, as well as education to communities near major rail routes about rail equipment, chemical transportation, and the importance of planning for potential hazardous material transportation emergencies.
Anyone interested in learning more about TRANSCAER can visit the TRANSCAER web site. If you would like to get involved in TRANSCAER, please contact Rollie Shook, Sr. ES&S Leader, The Dow Chemical Company at 989.638.3604.
