“I have three grandbabies,” resident Kathy Dyke, who attended the meeting, told the AP. “Are they going to grow up here in five years and have cancer?”
In the wake of the alarming train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, nearly two weeks ago, angry residents gathered at a heated town hall Wednesday, with many still questioning whether they were actually safe in their homes after the hazardous chemical vinyl chloride was released into the air. “I have three grandbabies,”.
” While Republicans have repeatedly called out Buttigieg, Gov. Mike DeWine has said the federal government has already offered assistance, with Biden given him a call. But DeWine said he hasn’t called him back. “Look, the president called me and said ‘anything you need,” he said earlier this week. “I have not called him back after that conversation. I will not hesitate to do that if we are foreseeing a problem or anything but I’m not seeing it.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Some residents in East Palestine worry about health after experiencing headaches, dizzinessPeople in East Palestine and in neighboring communities are worried about their health as cleanup continues at the site of the train derailment and controlled chemical burn.
Read more »
East Palestine, Ohio residents 'uneasy' about toxic chemicals after returning home: 'It's scary stuff here'Video journalist Nick Sortor shares what residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are telling him about the chemical spill in the state after the EPA said it was safe for them to return home on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'
Read more »
Norfolk Southern Creates $1 Million Community Fund to Be Managed by East Palestine ResidentsNorfolk Southern to create $1 million community fund to be managed by East Palestine residents
Read more »
Lacking Answers, East Palestine Residents Plan to Test Soil, WaterLacking answers, East Palestine residents plan to test soil and water
Read more »
'That scares me:' East Palestine residents have drinking water concerns; say pets are their proofThe Ohio EPA reports contaminants from derailed train cars spilled into some waterways and were toxic to fish, but claims city water is safe to drink. Ohio EPA encourages testing well water.
Read more »
East Palestine residents seek answers on derailment hazards at packed public meetingNorfolk Southern, the rail operator, did not join what was billed as an open house gathering with local, state and federal officials because of safety concerns to their staff.
Read more »