Livingston Train Derailment Update (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Livingston, Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-10-15
Duration: 00:07:48
Subjects: Railroad accidents | Hazardous substances | Chemicals -- Fires and fire prevention | Pollution | Environment | Environmental monitoring | Louisiana. Department of Natural Resources
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Hood, Norris Interviewee
- Taylor, Harriet Interviewee
- Braud, Sarah Speaker
- Coleman, David Speaker
- Blackwell, Willis Interviewee
- Brown, Ouida Interviewee
- Simoneaux, Frank Speaker
- Porter, Jim Speaker
- Vincent, Ross Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 15, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an update on the train derailment and subsequent chemical fires in the town of Livingston. This report focuses on the return of evacuated residents to their homes and their lingering concerns over the possible contamination caused by the hazardous chemicals on the train. Host: Beth George