Remember Lac-Mégantic: Demand Oil Train Safety Followed by Community Potluck
Start: Monday, July 07, 2025•04:30 PM
Location:Knights of Columbus Hall•829 Windsor Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07366 US
Host Contact Info: paularogovin3@gmail.com
On Monday, July 7th from 4:30-6:00 pm, we will mark the 12th anniversary of the tragedy at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, when a train carrying volatile Bakken crude oil derailed and exploded like a bomb, killing 47 children and adults and destroying the downtown.
These same trains carrying crude oil, vinyl chloride and other hazardous materials snake across NJ bringing major risks to our communities.
Join us in Teaneck at the Knights of Columbus Hall where we will gather to honor the victims of the Lac Megantic disaster, and those living in and near East Palestine, Ohio who are still dealing with the health impacts from the 2023 train derailment which released a toxic plum across the region. We call for passage of new rail safety legislation to protect NJ residents and for a permanent ban on the transport by rail or truck of Liquified Natural Gas and vinyl chloride through New Jersey.
Following the rally, please stay for a community potluck dinner!
Contact: Paula Rogovin of the Coalition to Ban Unsafe Oil Trains and Food and Water Watch Team North Jersey with questions.
