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What Philadelphia Can do to Reduce Our Risk from Oil Trains
Every year during the first weeks of July, thousands of people across North America participate in the Stop Oil Trains week of action to commemorate the 47 people who tragically lost their lives in Lac Megantic, Quebec when a runaway oil train derailed and exploded. This July 6 marks the third Anniversary of the disaster and reminds us all of the threat oil trains pose to our communities. Yet we don’t need to look that far back to be reminded.
Just last month, on June 3, a train carrying crude oil derailed in the majestic Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. Several cars caught fire and one
Allegheny County Lead Safe Homes Program
We’re partnering with Allegheny County on their Lead Safe Homes Program which provides testing throughout your home to identify areas that may be lead hazards as well as connects you with a Certified Lead Abatement Contractor to make repairs to all lead hazards found in your home. Plus all these service to keep you and your family safe from lead exposure are FREE.