Still not much news coverage of this event, but here’s a piece on newrepublic.com. Excerpt here:
“Officials say it’s now safe for people to come home. But the harm has not stopped: people in East Palestine and neighboring towns are suffering from respiratory issues, skin reactions, and more, while animals have been found dead. And it’s not clear what support residents have—or who even qualifies for that support. After the derailment, the Norfolk Southern train had to undergo a “controlled burning” in order to safely release the cargo’s toxic chemicals. Before this was done, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a one mile evacuation zone surrounding the crash site … But residents have reported inconsistencies with the policy, and frustrations with the one-mile qualification bar, as many far beyond that zone had to evacuate and are suffering symptoms.”
Full article here:
Prem Thakker, “Life after the Ohio Train Derailment: Trouble Breathing, Dying Animals, and Saying Goodbye”, February 13, 2023/5:04 p.m. ET
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