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CSX Train fire from page 23 center. McClain said, “We learned a lot consistent and reliable employees of the
from this event – a dangerous situation public works department ensured, as
involved in the evacuation process. with many unknowns that had to be they always do, that day-to-day life can
When asked if there were learning op- worked through. Our people mobilized continue during and after a potentially
and worked day and night to ensure the catastrophic event. The folks who do the
portunities from the incident that could safety of our community. I’m so proud of quiet, unassuming tasks of public works
help improve future responses to similar the professionalism and dedication of our were an integral part of life returning to
situations, Green said, “The most impor- staff. normal for the citizens affected by the
tant thing in an event like this is a good event.
communication system. We’re so very Throughout the entire ordeal, the
fortunate that no one was hurt and that
we had this real-world opportunity to see
just how prepared we are. You can’t get
this kind of experience through table-top
drills. I learned so much.”
Director of Engineering and Public
Works Angie Luckie, said of her team, “I’m
proud of the response to emergencies that
each of our employees provide. They are
always prepared, dependable and provide
excellent service for our citizens. This
response shows that in every respect.”
A lot of agencies and emergency groups
swiftly addressed the problem and gar-
nered media coverage. While these impor-
tant and vital groups worked in the public
spotlight to deal with the disaster, much
work by individuals in the public works
sector was going on behind the scenes.
City Manager Greg McClain directed
the City of Maryville response and acted
as the spokesman for joint information
Hydraulics, Inc.
River City
Hydraulics
serves
all of West
Tennessee for
HEIL Refuse
Equipment,
Petersen
Knuckleboom
Loaders, Vac
Con Sewer
Equipment,
and Galfab
Rolloff Hoist.
3131 Fleetbrook, Memphis, TN 38116
2350 Wooddale Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70805
122 Magnet Dr., Sherwood, AR 72120
1-800-365-6183
24 TPW November/December 2015
from this event – a dangerous situation public works department ensured, as
involved in the evacuation process. with many unknowns that had to be they always do, that day-to-day life can
When asked if there were learning op- worked through. Our people mobilized continue during and after a potentially
and worked day and night to ensure the catastrophic event. The folks who do the
portunities from the incident that could safety of our community. I’m so proud of quiet, unassuming tasks of public works
help improve future responses to similar the professionalism and dedication of our were an integral part of life returning to
situations, Green said, “The most impor- staff. normal for the citizens affected by the
tant thing in an event like this is a good event.
communication system. We’re so very Throughout the entire ordeal, the
fortunate that no one was hurt and that
we had this real-world opportunity to see
just how prepared we are. You can’t get
this kind of experience through table-top
drills. I learned so much.”
Director of Engineering and Public
Works Angie Luckie, said of her team, “I’m
proud of the response to emergencies that
each of our employees provide. They are
always prepared, dependable and provide
excellent service for our citizens. This
response shows that in every respect.”
A lot of agencies and emergency groups
swiftly addressed the problem and gar-
nered media coverage. While these impor-
tant and vital groups worked in the public
spotlight to deal with the disaster, much
work by individuals in the public works
sector was going on behind the scenes.
City Manager Greg McClain directed
the City of Maryville response and acted
as the spokesman for joint information
Hydraulics, Inc.
River City
Hydraulics
serves
all of West
Tennessee for
HEIL Refuse
Equipment,
Petersen
Knuckleboom
Loaders, Vac
Con Sewer
Equipment,
and Galfab
Rolloff Hoist.
3131 Fleetbrook, Memphis, TN 38116
2350 Wooddale Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70805
122 Magnet Dr., Sherwood, AR 72120
1-800-365-6183
24 TPW November/December 2015
