CN to Engage with Communities for the Development of its Interim Extreme Weather Plan
CN announced its Interim Extreme Weather Fire Plan on July 29, 2021, focusing on enhancing wildfire prevention, monitoring, and response in high-risk areas. The plan aims to protect communities while ensuring service continuity for customers. CN emphasizes the importance of safety and community engagement, inviting feedback on the plan by August 30, 2021. As a leader in transportation, CN is committed to social responsibility and sustainable trade across its extensive rail network in North America.
- Introduction of the Interim Extreme Weather Fire Plan to enhance wildfire safety measures.
- Emphasis on community engagement through soliciting feedback on the plan.
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MONTREAL, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that it is seeking comments regarding its Interim Extreme Weather Fire Plan. The Plan presents measures to increase prevention, monitoring and response to wildfire risks when the fire danger level for a given area is “extreme”. These measures will supplement existing practices and allow CN to serve our customers while protecting neighbouring communities.
Safety is a core value at CN. It is also a shared responsibility, which is why CN is seeking the input of local communities and governments, including Indigenous Governments or other Indigenous Governing bodies on its Plan.
Those who wish to provide such input and feedback are invited to do so on or before August 30, 2021 by using the following web-based platform www.cn.ca/extremeweatherplan or by contacting CN via phone at 1-888-888-5909.
To learn more about CN’s safety initiatives, please visit: https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 19,500-mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
Contacts:
| Media | Investment Community |
| Mathieu Gaudreault | Paul Butcher |
| Senior Advisor | Vice-President |
| Media Relations | Investor Relations |
| 1-833-946-3342 media@cn.ca | (514) 399-0052 investor.relations@cn.ca |
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