Residents of East Palestine, Ohio are still feeling the effects of a train derailment that occurred nearly a month ago, with reports of illnesses and distress in the community. At a town forum on Thursday, residents confronted the railroad’s operator, Norfolk Southern, demanding to know if they would be relocated from their homes. Norfolk Southern has not yet commented on the possibility of relocating residents, but the town forum provided a chance for residents to voice their concerns and demand action.
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The EPA has announced that Norfolk Southern will be required to test the site of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio for dioxins and to conduct a background study comparing dioxin levels in the area to other areas. If dioxins that pose an unacceptable risk to human health and the environment are found, the EPA will order an immediate cleanup of the area. Residents in the area have reported illnesses they believe stem from the crash and the EPA has said it will oversee any possible cleanup.