Weeks Later, Still No Answers: Toxic Train Derailment in Ohio
This photo taken with a drone shows the continuing cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
This photo taken with a drone shows the continuing cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
In this photo provided by the Ohio National Guard, ONG 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system (LIDS) in East Palestine, Ohio. Authorities say air monitoring hasn’t detected dangerous levels of fumes in communities where crews released and burned toxic chemicals from a derailed train. But they also said that Ohio and Pennsylvania residents living close to the wreckage still aren’t being allowed to return to their homes.
In this photo provided by the Ohio National Guard, ONG 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system (LIDS) in East Palestine, Ohio. Authorities say air monitoring hasn’t detected dangerous levels of fumes in communities where crews released and burned toxic chemicals from a derailed train. But they also said that Ohio and Pennsylvania residents living close to the wreckage still aren’t being allowed to return to their homes.
Booms are placed in a stream that flows through the center of East Palestine, Ohio, as cleanup continues following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Booms are placed in a stream that flows through the center of East Palestine, Ohio, as cleanup continues following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
A woman raises her hand with a question during a town hall meeting at East Palestine High School in East Palestine, Ohio. The meeting was held to answer questions about the ongoing cleanup from the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
A woman raises her hand with a question during a town hall meeting at East Palestine High School in East Palestine, Ohio. The meeting was held to answer questions about the ongoing cleanup from the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Officials at first repeatedly claimed the air quality and drinking water did not pose threats but, finally, Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that a creek near East Palestine is still "severely contaminated."
Officials at first repeatedly claimed the air quality and drinking water did not pose threats but, finally, Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that a creek near East Palestine is still "severely contaminated."
HEPACO workers observe a stream in East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup continues after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
HEPACO workers observe a stream in East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup continues after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
A air quality monitoring device hangs on a stop sign in East Palestine, Ohio.
A air quality monitoring device hangs on a stop sign in East Palestine, Ohio.
The cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Becky Rance, center, talks with a police officer as she hands out water from the back of her truck in downtown East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Becky Rance, center, talks with a police officer as she hands out water from the back of her truck in downtown East Palestine, Ohio, as the cleanup of portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train continues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
A group monitoring indoor air quality leaves a home in East Palestine, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
A group monitoring indoor air quality leaves a home in East Palestine, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)