There are about 16 rail car accidents a year in this U.S. state. What happens when the tanks leak toxic hazards?

By Vantage Point Consulting on November 5, 2026 in Emergency Preparedness

Analyzing federal data on rail tank car safety, from the stencil on the car to the first hour after a derailment On June 11, 2026, a Norfolk Southern train bound from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Chattanooga derailed 29 cars near Wartburg, Tennessee. Every one of the 19 hazmat tank cars that left the track was … Read more

Train derailment fire in East Palestine, Ohio, with smoke and damaged railcars.

East Palestine train derailment shows how Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication training helps local leaders, especially in small towns

By Vantage Point Consulting on March 29, 2023 in Emergency Preparedness

Local leaders and departments across the US are at risk of major disasters and issues. Here’s the breakdown in East Palestine and how officials can learn to react.