Two weeks after train derailment FEMA to deploy team to assist East Palestine OH in cleanup

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Saturday that FEMA will at last deploy a team to East Palestine Sunday to support cleanup of the train derailment disaster.

DeWine, a Republican, made the announcement a near full two weeks since the original incident Friday night in concert with FEMA Regional Administrator Thomas C. Sivak.

'FEMA and the State of Ohio have been in constant contact regarding emergency operations in East Palestine. US EPA and Ohio EPA have been working together since day one.'

'Tomorrow, FEMA will supplement federal efforts by deploying a Senior Response Official along with a Regional Management Incident Assistance Team (IMAT) to support ongoing operations, including incident coordination and ongoing assessments of potential long term recovery needs.'

The residents of East Palestine had been previously told they are ineligible for FEMA help because their homes weren't physically destroyed - even though they may be chemically contaminated.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...tml?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The residents of this town still say they are feeling the effects of the chemicals that flooded their creek and the area near their town. The Biden administration through FEMA refused assistance for two weeks. After much criticism from all sides now FEMA is going to help. What do you think about this?
 

I ran across this and found it interesting.

What to Know About the Ohio Train Derailment and Chemical Spill: A Timeline of Events​


It has been two weeks since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, leaving chaos in its wake.

The train was pulling 150 cars through the village, located about 50 miles from Pittsburgh and home to over 4,700, on the morning of Feb. 3 when it left the rails and toppled over, spilling numerous dangerous chemicals as a result.

The Feb. 3 derailment resulted in what officials called a "controlled release" of chemicals in hopes of avoiding further disaster, per The Washington Post.

Since then, concerning signs of contamination have cropped up for miles, including dead animals such as fish and chickens, sick pets, and seemingly contaminated waterways, according to CBS News. Various health problems have been reported in those close to the contamination site, as well.

However, local officials continue to insist that the air quality in and around the village is fine and the municipal water, which the majority of residents rely on, "is safe to drink", the outlet reported. Those who get their water from private wells are being encouraged to schedule testing and use bottled water until the results are in, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

Multiple lawsuits have already been filed in connection with the disaster, claiming Norfolk Southern displayed negligence and carelessness in connection to the derailment, according to Ohio newspaper The Repository.

https://people.com/human-interest/ohio-train-derailment-chemical-spill-what-to-know/

It's a long article so please click the link to read the rest. There are lots of pictures too.
 
Myrtle said:
The train was pulling 150 cars through the village, located about 50 miles from Pittsburgh and home to over 4,700, on the morning of Feb. 3 when it left the rails and toppled over, spilling numerous dangerous chemicals as a result.
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Perhaps we shouldn't allow that many rail cars when they're carrying toxic materials. 11 of the cars were carrying hazardous materials. They shouldn't have been part of the 150 car assemblage (or whatever your call a bunch of train cars hooked together).

If it's too much trouble to maintain all the cars properly, perhaps they could at least maintain the ones carrying dangerous materials and keep them separate from the innocuous trains.
 
FEMA should be there ... and within a large perimeter with bottled water and water purifiers, and clean fresh food. EPA and "independent" scientists should be there to determine the extent of the environmental catastrophe. Erin Brockovich needs to be there to keep them from lying again.
 
Lawrence00 said:
FEMA should be there ... and within a large perimeter with bottled water and water purifiers, and clean fresh food. EPA and "independent" scientists should be there to determine the extent of the environmental catastrophe. Erin Brockovich needs to be there to keep them from lying again.
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Lawrence, you reminded me that Brockovich said she was going there but I haven't heard anymore about it.
 
SeniorBen said:
Perhaps we shouldn't allow that many rail cars when they're carrying toxic materials. 11 of the cars were carrying hazardous materials. They shouldn't have been part of the 150 car assemblage (or whatever your call a bunch of train cars hooked together).

If it's too much trouble to maintain all the cars properly, perhaps they could at least maintain the ones carrying dangerous materials and keep them separate from the innocuous trains.
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Controlling rail cars carrying toxic materials would be the job of the federal Transportation agency. Pete Buttigieg, who works at the pleasure of this administration, hasn't shown up either as far as I know.
 
Myrtle said:
Controlling rail cars carrying toxic materials would be the job of the federal Transportation agency. Pete Buttigieg, who works at the pleasure of this administration, hasn't shown up either as far as I know.
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Actually the job of controlling rail cars with toxic chemicals is the responsibility of the particular railroad operating. The railroads are required to follow Title 49 CFR as set forth by U.S. DOT/ Federal Railroad Administration.
 
The government's responsibility is for the infrastructure on which the trains travel. Not the length nor the materials they carry. If there is a federal law limiting either of these, I am sure it will be addressed in a court of law.
 
Myrtle said:
Controlling rail cars carrying toxic materials would be the job of the federal Transportation agency. Pete Buttigieg, who works at the pleasure of this administration, hasn't shown up either as far as I know.
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What does sex have to do with it? Jeeze... some people.
 
Victoria said:
That's what I find suspicious! :oops:
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Very interesting, Victoria.

Nathan said:
That sounds like the socialism / welfare mentality that folks get their undies all twisted over.
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Sorry to say, I think we've passed the time when socialism will be stopped in this country. But, I don't see this as socialism. I see it as helping out people who are suffering through no fault of their own. Yes, they will sue the railroad but I don't see it as wrong to give them a helping hand in the meantime. It will probably take years to settle with the railroad.

Politicians don't see anything wrong with helping people in Ukraine who were attacked. They don't see anything wrong with allowing millions of people from all over the world to flow across our borders illegally and then giving them a place to live, food to eat, healthcare, clothes, jobs or anything else they need.

But ask them to help citizens who have been struck by a sudden disaster not of their own making and the answer is it's not their responsibility. I'm speaking of the feds here, the state is helping them.
 
Nathan said:
Actually the job of controlling rail cars with toxic chemicals is the responsibility of the particular railroad operating. The railroads are required to follow Title 49 CFR as set forth by U.S. DOT/ Federal Railroad Administration.
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Thanks for the correction. It really doesn't change my point but accuracy is a good thing. It's still the feds and part of the administration.

Lewkat said:
The government's responsibility is for the infrastructure on which the trains travel. Not the length nor the materials they carry. If there is a federal law limiting either of these, I am sure it will be addressed in a court of law.
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No doubt the government will find plenty of taxpayer money to fix the railroad.
 

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