East Palestine and Neighboring Areas
The EPA has opened a Community Welcome Center at 25 North Market Street, East Palestine, Ohio 44413, open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day.
For more information and resources, see below:
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EPA Information Line: 866-361-0526
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Request home air or water monitoring: 330-849-3919
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Resources for those impacted by the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment: https://www.epa.gov/.../resources-residents-affected...
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EPA Region 5 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epagreatlakes
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EPA Region 5 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPAgreatlakes
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Cleaning Information for East Palestine Residents: https://www.epa.gov/.../cleaning-information-east...
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East Palestine Resident Inquiry Form: https://www.epa.gov/.../east-palestine-resident-inquiry-0
You can also sign up for East Palestine Newsletter Updates from the Ohio EPA here: https://public.govdelivery.com/.../OHDPS/subscriber/new....
As the situation develops and testing continues, I will continue providing updates and working with members of both parties to hold negligent rail companies like Norfolk Southern accountable to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
You can also visit the EPA’s East Palestine Response website: https://www.epa.gov/oh/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-emergency-response.
To read more about the bipartisan RAIL Act I introduced with Congressman Bill Johnson to improve railway safety and protect communities from future disasters, please visit: https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/ohio-democratic-delegation-and-labor-groups-issue-statement-legislation