At least eight class action lawsuits have now been filed in Ohio courts following the train derailment.
Ohio's Governor and the EPA are trying to reassure people that the air quality in East Palestine is safe two weeks after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the area.Ohio's Governor and the EPA are trying to reassure people that the air quality in East Palestine is safe two weeks after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the area.
"This request for medical experts includes, but is not limited to, physicians and behavioral health specialists," DeWine wrote in a letter to the CDC. "Some community members have already seen physicians in the area but remain concerned about their condition and possible health effects -- both short- and long-term."
There have been at least eight class action lawsuits filed in Ohio courts following the derailment two weeks ago. But a chemical stench lingered in areas, with some residents saying the odor left them with headaches and pains in their throat. Plus, officials estimate thousands of fish were killed by contamination washing down streams and rivers.
During the visit, Regan observed some of the ongoing remediation efforts following the hazardous train derailment. While the state EPA has the primary responsibility over the scene, Regan noted the federal arm is ready to provide aid when needed. "So nothing from the train derailment was found in the homes. Nothing was found out on the street," DeWine said.DeWine also said 20 air quality monitors are located throughout the community to monitor air.
A community health clinic will open next week "out of an abundance of caution," DeWine said. "We're going to bring in the best experts in the country. "You have my personal commitment that the NTSB will CONTINUE to share all information publicly as soon as possible following our analysis," board chairwoman Jennifer Homendy wrote. "Next: NTSB investigators will thoroughly examine the tank cars once decontaminated. As always, we'll issue urgent safety recommendations as needed."
The train derailed in East Palestine around 8:55 p.m., about 43 minutes after the sparks were seen in Salem.The train was carrying toxic materials including vinyl chloride, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylhexyl acrylate, isobutylene and butyl acrylate, the US Environmental Protection Agency has said.
Jami Cozza, an East Palestine resident, said she will not return home until it's safe. Cozza told CNN she's staying at a hotel paid for by the train company due to toxicity in her home.
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