“There is no undo button,” this was the County of Grande Prairie’s message to residents regarding safety around the railway.
During their most recent meeting, the county council proclaimed the week of September 23rd to the 29th “Rail Safety Week” as a way to raise awareness regarding train safety in the Grande Prairie region.
According to the county, the awareness initiative is necessary as “one wrong decision near railway tracks can be life-altering.”
During the week, the county is advising residents to work together to protect their community by staying off the tracks, following crossing signals, and reminding others that “life doesn’t have a reset button.”
The county says collisions at railway crossings and trespassing incidents can lead to severe injuries and in some extreme cases, death.
As a result, county officials are encouraging residents to participate in some exercises to promote rail safety including taking the Pledge and Play Quiz, reading up on CN’s rail safety tips, and recognizing railway warning signs.
Specific safety tips for kids, cyclists, truck drivers, farmers, and other vehicle operators are available on the county’s website.
