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Ohio Train Derailment Causes Evacuations and Health Concerns for East Palestine Residents
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- A train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023, led to the evacuation of over 100 nearby residents and raised concerns about air quality and hazardous materials.
- The train was carrying hazardous materials, including hydrochloric acid and ethanol, which caused a large fire and thick black smoke that could be seen for miles.
- As reported in the article, the incident is the latest in a series of train derailments in Ohio and other states, raising concerns about the safety of transporting hazardous materials by rail.
On February 3, 2023, a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio led to the evacuation of over 100 nearby residents and raised concerns about air quality and hazardous materials. As reported by CNN, the train was carrying hazardous materials, including hydrochloric acid and ethanol, which caused a large fire and thick black smoke that could be seen for miles.
According to local officials, the evacuation was necessary due to concerns about the safety of the air in the area.
“We’ve been monitoring air quality throughout the day and we want to make sure the residents are safe.”
As East Palestine Fire Chief Joshua Brown stated
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has also been on the scene to assess the potential impact on air and water quality.
The incident is the latest in a series of train derailments in Ohio and other states, raising concerns about the safety of transporting hazardous materials by rail.
“These derailments highlight the dangers of transporting hazardous materials on our railroads…We need to take a hard look at the regulations governing the transportation of these materials and make sure that the public’s safety is the top priority.”
As noted by activist group Ohioans Against Dangerous Rail Shipment in a statement following the incident
As the investigation into the derailment continues, local officials are urging residents to stay vigilant and follow safety guidelines.
“We’re doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our residents…We want everyone to be safe and to be aware of what’s happening around them.”
As stated by East Palestine Mayor Alan Cohen
CharlieSeattle
February 21, 2023 at 4:59 pm
Dear East Palestine Village Leaders,
Yes, your well water is safe …4 NOW! because it will take time for the huge mass of poisons to slowly work down to the level of the town’s drinking water wells. Then the entire area will be poisoned for generations.
To fix this, hundreds of new shallow wells must be drilled around the town to suck out the ground water before the poisons go deeper. Meanwhile all existing village water wells must be shut off so as not to suck the poisons down deeper into the well water table. This has to happen …NOW!
Your poor town will be on bottled water and trucked in water for decades. You must get a Superfund designation to clean it up!
…………Related event!
The Grand Trunk Railroad had a similar problem and solution back in the 1970-80’s in Battle Creek Michigan. Repair yard toxic chemicals in the water table next to the city’s Verona Well Field.
Superfund Site
Verona Well Field
Twp 10s Rte 07w Sec 32e 1/2, Battle Creek, MI 49017
National Priorities List: Yes Status: N/A
homefacts. com/environmentalhazards/Michigan/Calhoun-County/Battle-Creek/Superfund-Verona-Well-Field-Mid980793806.html
Verona Well Field is a superfund site located at Twp 10s Rte 07w Sec 32e 1/2, Battle Creek, MI 49017. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies sites such as Verona Well Field because they pose or had once posed a potential risk to human health and/or the environment due to contamination by one or more hazardous wastes. Verona Well Field is currently registered as an Active NPL superfund site by the EPA. Because it is on the NPL (National Priorities List), Verona Well Field is considered one of the worst hazardous waste sites identified by the EPA.