CHEMTREC is a proud Sponsor of the TRANSCAER® (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) program. TRANSCAER is a voluntary national outreach iniative that assists communities prepare for and respond to a possible hazardous material (hazmat) transportation incident.
How can TRANSCAER Help My Community?
The TRANSCAER initiative is the umbrella of the hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation industry for emergency response (ER) training, consequence management of an incident, and community outreach. Each year, TRANSCAER provides unique hands-on training using actual transportation equipment to thousands of emergency responders and local officials, at hundreds of sites nationwide.
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Why Learn More About TRANSCAER?
TRANSCAER provides communities with information on the types of hazardous materials moving through their local area and what to do and expect in the event of a hazmat transportation incident.
Who Participates in TRANSCAER?
TRANSCAER participants include volunteer representatives from the chemical manufacturing, transportation, distributor and emergency response industries as well as government.
How can I Learn More About TRANSCAER?
For more information, please visit the TRANSCAER website. You may find the About Us, Newsletters, Regional/State Info, and/or FAQ’s pages especially helpful.
How do I get more involved?
Contact Donna Lepik at (703) 741-5503 or go to the Regional/State Info section of the TRANSCAER website to check out your state program.
What has TRANSCAER done recently?
Click on the following link to learn about some of the initiatives that TRANSCAER has taken over the past year: TRANSCAER Progress Report.