Lacking answers, East Palestine residents plan to test soil and water
East Palestine, Ohio, residents have been given the green light to return home, but many believe it is not safe to do so. They're experiencing skin rashes, nausea, burning eyes and other symptoms after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there two weeks ago, spewing toxic chemicals.
Jamie Cozza, a resident of East Palestine, said although hotel reimbursements after a temporary evacuation have stopped, she is not taking her three-year-old daughter Kyla back home, because she does not feel it is safe to breathe the air or drink the water. In a news release last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and state officials maintain evacuated residents can now safely return to their homes in and around East Palestine, and those who are not comfortable doing so can request assistance with hotel expenses from the railroad.
Amanda Kiger, co-executive director of River Valley Organizing, is not convinced the agency has done a thorough job. She is angry state leaders have not contacted the Federal Emergency Management Agency to get people better compensation and housing assistance.
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