Today – train derailment north of Alma, WI
November 7th, 2015
Photo from news8000.com
And the good news is that it’s NOT Bakken BOOM! oil, only denatured alcohol and some empty car cars. The evacuation has been lifted and people are returning. The other good news is that this means they won’t be shipping on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi anytime soon, with the associated bad news that then they’ll be shipping through Red Wing more often.
Some good photos here:
NOTE: There’s a Minneapolis CARS message below regarding the November 10th Mpls. City Council meeting.
From News8000:
Emergency crews on scene of 32-car train derailment north of Alma
From KSTP 5:
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Here’s the Minneapolis CARS (Citizens Acting for Rail Safety) message:
Nov 10th -- Attention Minneapolis residents: Support a Strong Rail Safety Resolution! Hello CARS network, as we reported last month, the City of Minneapolis is preparing a rail safety resolution that will come before the Transportation and Public Works committee on November 10th. We are encouraged from conversations with City Council members that the resolution will be a great first step forward and that the resolution is likely to pass the committee and the City Council. There is also understanding that this will be a living document that will need updating as more information is available. It is important that the City Council hear from us to know that the community is supportive of this important work. There are two ways you can do this: 1) Mark your calendars to attend the Minneapolis City Council Transportation & Public Works Committee meeting next Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 9:30 am in the Council Chamber, Room 317 of City Hall. If you are able to attend, please let us know by replying to this email. Comments will not be allowed, but your presence will be important. Please also plan to stay for a brief press conference that is being organized for approximately 11:30 am. As the media reports this important success, it is important that we have as many people in attendance as possible showing community support. 2) Contact your Minneapolis City Council member to thank them for supporting a strong rail safety resolution. Call or Email them with some version of the following message, sharing your own personal story of living near the rails if you are willing. I am concerned about the risks that freight trains carrying crude oil, ethanol and other hazardous materials pose to my neighborhood. I thank the City for its leadership in supporting a strong Rail Safety Resolution that will protect Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION Ward 1 - kevin.reich@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2201 Ward 2 - cam.gordon@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2202 Ward 3 - jacob.frey@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2203 Ward 4 - barbara.johnson@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2204 Ward 5 - blong.yang@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2205 Ward 6 - abdi.warsame@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2206 Ward 7 - lisa.goodman@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2207 Ward 8 - elizabeth.glidden@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2208 Ward 9 - alondra.cano@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2209 Ward 10 - lisa.bender@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2210 Ward 11 - john.quincy@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2211 Ward 12 - andrew.johnson@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2212 Ward 13 - linea.palmisano@minneapolismn.gov - (612)673-2213 Cars Contact Info: Cathy Velasquez Eberhart Citizens Acting for Rail Safety - Twin Cities saferailstwincities@gmail.com 651-587-5356 on Facebook at: facebook.com/saferailstwincities
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