Who: The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and TRANSCAER, a national organization comprised of chemical and transportation companies and associations committed to the safe and secure transportation of chemical materials. TRANSCAER is an acronym for Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response.

What: As part of Dow's commitment to chemical safety and security, the company once again rolls out its "Chemical Safety Train," outfitted with a custom classroom and training center. Dow has provided free chemical transportation training to more than 2,600 emergency responders across the country, including local fire-fighters and hazardous materials (hazmat) specialists.

Media are invited to the event to get a first-hand look into how Dow helps advance emergency response capabilities through the TRANSCAER program. As part of the training, local emergency personnel will participate in simulated activities and classroom seminars focused on railroad equipment training, hazardous material training and advanced training with interactive emergency drills.

Upcoming Events:
South Bend, Indiana Tour
(Canadian National)
May 2 - 4

Continuing Challenge
(Union Pacific)
September 6 - 9: Sacramento, California

Michigan Tour
(Canadian National)
May 9 & 14: Durand

Dow Site
(Union Pacific)
September 15 - 26: Pittsburg, California

New Jersey/Pennsylvania/Delaware Tour
(Norfolk Southern, CSX and Conrail)
June 6-7: Piscataway, New Jersey
June 14: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
June 17-18: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
June 22-23: Wilmington, Delaware

2011 B.R.A.M.A.S. Hazmat Training convention & Louisiana State Police Hazardous Annual Training
(Union Pacific)
October 24 - 27

Sunset Tour (Texas/Arizona/California)
(Union Pacific)
July 29: Spring, Texas
August 2: Bryan, Texas
August 5: San Antonio, Texas
August 9: Del Rio, Texas
August 11: Alpine, Texas
August 23: El Paso, Texas
August 25: Tucson, Arizona
August 29: Phoenix, Arizona
August 31: Yuma, Arizona
September 2: Colton, California

Deer Park, Texas (Dow & Shell location)
(Union Pacific & Canadian National)
November 15 - 16: Deer Park, Texas

Why: Emergency responders need to be aware of the chemicals that travel through their communities and how to respond in the unlikely event of an incident. Responders who register for the city-specific training will participate in a variety of classroom and simulated activities with five distinct modules, focused on railroad equipment training, hazardous material training and advanced training with interactive emergency response drills.

The 2011 tour is part of a long-term commitment by Dow and Union Pacific Railroad to provide improved community awareness and emergency response preparedness along their shared chemical transportation routes, in coordination with national, regional and state TRANSCAER programs. The TRANSCAER tour also includes co-hosted routes with Canadian National, Norfolk Southern and Conrail. For the fourth consecutive year, Dow was honored with the 2010 National TRANSCAER Achievement Award for its commitment to health and safety.

More Info: For more information about the TRANSCAER Training Tours, including tour locations, dates and registration details, please visit www.dow.com/transcaertours/.

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OLD - Dow Chemical Company

OLD - Dow Chemical Company

With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.