Interview with Eric Helpenstell

Support our podcast, click here: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksOn February 3, 2023, 38 cars from a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the small town of East Palestine, Ohio near the border with Pennsylvania. Several of the derailed cars burst into flames, releasing the hazardous chemicals such as hydrogen chloride and phosgene into the air. More chemicals were released due to controlled burns.Residents within a 1-mile radius were evacuated, and the emergency response has been handled by agencies from three different states including Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, Eric Helpenstell of Praetorian reacts to the disaster the response efforts from local response agencies and the Federal Government. Eric is an expert in the field of fire response, particularly Hazmat situations.Together with host, John Scardena, these two Emergency Management professionals and experts break down what exactly happened in this disaster, positive and negative lessons learned from the response efforts that can be applied to future incidents, and compare this incident to others he has seen in his multiple decades of experience in fire and Hazmat response. Major Endorsements: L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App.Learn more about this amazing product here: www.L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.Instinct Ready Everyday Readiness Kits. Learn more about Instinct Ready's incredible line of readiness products at: www.instinctready.comDoberman Emergency Management provides subject matter experts in planning and training. Learn more here: www.dobermanemg.comThe Readiness Lab Podcast Network: Disaster Tough Podcast is part of The Readiness Lab Podcast Network