We urge all law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors and EMTs to fill out the following appeal. It has been five years since terrorists attacked our country; yet, little has been done to secure the infrastructure of the American rail network.

Despite warnings from the FBI that the 230,000-mile rail system is a likely terrorist target, rail corporations have reduced security staff while relying on high tech processing of cargo and passengers. In addition, the rail corporations have not provided adequate emergency situation training for their employees.

The Teamsters represent more than 70,000 men and women who work on the nation’s freight rail and transit system everyday. They have reported to us that there are many security lapses that leave the rail system open to terrorists. Once you fill out the appeal and submit it, we will collect the data and submit it to Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Download HIGH ALERT: Workers Warn of Security Gaps on Nation's Railroads (PDF), which discloses the dangers facing the public and the first responders who try to protect them.