Ohio disaster: The United States witnessed one the major disaster in Ohio district where a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed mid-way, prompting authorities to evacuate villagers in order to alter any untoward situation. Even after two weeks, the villagers were not advised to visit their homes, amid fears of getting infected with the chemical reactions that killed tonnes of fish in a nearby river.
However, in a surprise announcement on Friday, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency downplayed the risk and urged the citizens to "trust their elected government".sampling – conducted by Columbiana County General Health District – has completed 28 to date, with 2 scheduled for today. For information on how to schedule your private water well for testing, call 330-849-3919. The Ohio Department of Health encourages those with private wells to use bottled water until their well water testing results are returned.
The latest development came a day after the top agency officials visited the East Palestine village where the disaster occurred in the first week of this month. “I’m asking they trust the government. I know that’s hard. We know there’s a lack of trust,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said. "We’re testing for everything that was on that train," he added.
He declared that the site was not contaminated as reported in a section of media. However, on the flip side, residents have complained about headaches and irritated eyes and finding their cars and lawns covered in soot. Besides, the hazardous chemicals left thousands of animals in a nearly dying situation
Last night, Regional Administrator Debra Shore attended a community meeting alongside U.S. EPA on-scene coordinators and state and local officials to hear residents' concerns.
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U.S. EPA on-scene coordinators and state and local officials to hear residents'
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