Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is visiting East Palestine Tuesday along with the U.S. EPA Administrator.The governor will give an update Tuesday along with state and federal officials on the cleanup work at the site as well as the opening of a health clinic in East Palestine.Watch the live press conference in the video player aboveTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the nation’s freight railroads to immediately act to improve safety while regulators try to strengthen safety rules in the wake of a fiery derailment in Ohio that forced evacuations when toxic chemicals were released and burned.Buttigieg announced a package of reforms Tuesday — two days after he warned the railroad responsible for the derailment, Norfolk Southern, to fulfill its promises to clean up the mess just outside East Palestine, Ohio, and help the town recover. He said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad accountable for any safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.The Ohio Department of Health is working with East Palestine health officials to open a clinic this week for residents with concerns following the train derailment.The massive derailment on Feb. 3 and subsequent chemical spill has caused concerns for residents living in East Palestine.ODH said any resident with concerns or medical questions can schedule an appointment by calling 234-564-7755 or 234-564-7888.The clinic will be held at the First Church of Christ at 20 W. Martin St. in East Palestine.The clinic will have two assessment rooms inside and a mobile unit operated by the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, which will be parked outside the church.There will be registered nurses and mental health specialists, as well as a toxicologist on-site or by phone."Last week, I was in East Palestine and listened as many area residents expressed their concerns and fears," ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, said in a statement. "I heard you, the state heard you, and now the Ohio Department of Health and many of our partner agencies are providing this clinic, where people can come and discuss these vital issues with medical providers. We encourage anyone who has medical concerns or questions to take advantage of this resource."
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is visiting East Palestine Tuesday along with the U.S. EPA Administrator.
The governor will give an update Tuesday along with state and federal officials on the cleanup work at the site as well as the opening of a health clinic in East Palestine.
Watch the live press conference in the video player above
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the nation’s freight railroads to immediately act to improve safety while regulators try to strengthen safety rules in the wake of a fiery derailment in Ohio that forced evacuations when toxic chemicals were released and burned.
Buttigieg announced a package of reforms Tuesday — two days after he warned the railroad responsible for the derailment, Norfolk Southern, to fulfill its promises to clean up the mess just outside East Palestine, Ohio, and help the town recover. He said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad accountable for any safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
The Ohio Department of Health is working with East Palestine health officials to open a clinic this week for residents with concerns following the train derailment.
The massive derailment on Feb. 3 and subsequent chemical spill has caused concerns for residents living in East Palestine.
ODH said any resident with concerns or medical questions can schedule an appointment by calling 234-564-7755 or 234-564-7888.
The clinic will be held at the First Church of Christ at 20 W. Martin St. in East Palestine.
The clinic will have two assessment rooms inside and a mobile unit operated by the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, which will be parked outside the church.
There will be registered nurses and mental health specialists, as well as a toxicologist on-site or by phone.
"Last week, I was in East Palestine and listened as many area residents expressed their concerns and fears," ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, said in a statement. "I heard you, the state heard you, and now the Ohio Department of Health and many of our partner agencies are providing this clinic, where people can come and discuss these vital issues with medical providers. We encourage anyone who has medical concerns or questions to take advantage of this resource."
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