Two East Palestine mothers are speaking-up loudly, demanding more specific information on how Norfolk Southern will address long-term clean-up and assistance following the Feb. 3 train derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Two East Palestine mothers are speaking-up loudly, demanding more specific information on how Norfolk Southern and the federal government will address long-term clean-up and community assistance following the Feb. 3 train derailment.
“We want to make sure that it’s safe and I don’t think that we have the answers to really know,” Conard said. “I was told that it was fine, which is not an objective measure, and I still don’t have those objective measures which is really unfortunate.” On March 22, another East Palestine Mother, Misti Allison, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation in Washington D.C.. Allison told federal lawmakers East Palestine area residents deserve more detailed safety plans as soon as possible.
On the long term plans, we are still working out details, but I want to be clear that they are commitments - not"we are thinking about doing these things."As of this morning, we have removed more than 7.8 million gallons of liquids and 8,400 tons of solid waste from the community. We will continue to work with EPA and Ohio and PA officials until the job is done.
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