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GENERAL PUBLIC
While the Whistle Stop Tour is organized to provide free training for front-line emergency responders, it also offers a unique venue to connect with the public regarding emergency situations. In the spirit of public service, the Alaska Railroad partnered with the Alaska Departments of Health & Social Services (HSS) and Environmental Conservation (DEC) to offer a mobile emergency preparedness “fair.”
The 2008 Whistle Stop Tour Train includes several railcars that will be dedicated to the public, with presentations, experts and materials to help to help citizens plan ahead to avoid or mitigate dangerous situations. The following are some of the programs and topics offered by the Whistle Stop sponsors, as well as nationally-recognized preparedness organizations.
| Schedule of Whistle Stops - Open to Public 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Each Day |
| Day / Date |
Community |
Train Location |
Locator Map |
| Monday, March 31 |
Seward |
Passenger Dock Terminal |
Seward Locator Map (PDF) |
| Tuesday, April 1 |
Whittier |
Princess Track |
Whittier Locator Map (PDF) |
| Wednesday, April 2 |
Palmer |
Fairgrounds Depot Track |
Palmer Locator Map (PDF) |
| Thursday, April 3 |
Wasilla |
Pittman Road Siding |
Wasilla Locator Map (PDF) |
| Friday, April 4 |
Talkeetna |
Spur Track Siding Downtown |
Talkeetna Locator Map (PDF) |
| Saturday, April 5 |
Healy |
Outfit Track |
Healy Locator Map (PDF) |
| Sunday, April 6 |
Clear AFS |
Spur Track |
Clear Locator Map (PDF) |
| Monday, April 7 |
Nenana |
Long Pass Track |
Nenana Locator Map (PDF) |
| Tues-Wed, April 8-9 |
Fairbanks |
Depot Track |
Fairbanks Locator Map (PDF) |
| Fri-Sat, April 11-12 |
Anchorage |
Operations Center Track |
Anchorage Locator Map (PDF) |
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)& training to prepare citizens to cope with a disaster
- Citizen Corps& training /preparing to support first responders during disasters and homeland threats
- Neighborhood Watch& organizing neighbors to deter crime and solve problems
- FireWise Alaska& planning to protect people and property from wildland fire
- Forestry Division’s Smokey the Bear& tips and reminders for preventing forest fires
- Operation Lifesaver& learning to be safe around railroad tracks and operations
- Local Departments of Emergency Services& planning ahead by borough and municipal emergency organizations
In appreciation for the public’s interest and participation, Whistle Stop Tour sponsors are offering a separate door prize drawing for each community. Great prizes include 2008 Summer Season Rail Tickets for two people, 2008 ARRC Posters, and First Aid Kits.
For more information about the public portion of the Whistle Stop Tour, please contact ARRC External Affairs Manager Tim Thompson, 265-2695, or Public Involvement Officer Stephenie Wheeler, 265-2671.
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