We are conducting indoor and outdoor air monitoring to test for volatile organic compounds (including vinyl chloride) and other chemicals of concern. Our air monitoring uses a science-based approach and we will continue to consult with local authorities as more info is collected.
— EPA Great Lakes (@EPAGreatLakes) February 14, 2023
We are working closely with @OhioEPA to determine what impact the spill has had on surface and ground water. @ORSANCOchannel and other agencies are sampling the Ohio River at strategic locations to ensure drinking water intakes aren’t affected.
— EPA Great Lakes (@EPAGreatLakes) February 14, 2023
We continue to assist with screening efforts for residents who request to have their homes tested for chemicals from the fire. To request screening, call 330-849-3919.
For more information, visit https://t.co/G2JZAZvEfu
— EPA Great Lakes (@EPAGreatLakes) February 14, 2023
— Christy (@doubletrouble2A) February 14, 2023
What about the water????? Are water samples being taken? There are reports and videos of dead fish in the river and dead pets in the local area…
— Random Guy (@randoguy_1) February 14, 2023
⚠️ JUST IN: Woman finds all her chickens dead 10 miles from East Palestine, Ohio.
Following the major deadly release of toxins the “chickens slowed down & died”.
“If it can do this to chickens in a night, imagine what it will do to us in 20 years”. #OhioChernobyl pic.twitter.com/KSMyimYcgS
— Upward News (@UpwardNewsHQ) February 14, 2023
If small animals are dying immediately, humans are going to start developing serious cancers in 5-10 years.
This is a massive thing going on here.
The media is finally addressing it – primarily because it has become such a huge discussion topic on free Twitter.
The train that derailed in a small Ohio town was carrying more toxic chemicals than initially reported, it has been revealed, as officials Monday announced a town hall meeting to discuss the catastrophe would take place later in the week.
The community of East Palestine was rocked by the Feb. 3 derailment that forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents before authorities conducted a controlled burn of the Norfolk Southern Railroad train cars’ chemicals to stop a potential explosion.
Toxins like volatile vinyl chloride, as well as phosgene and hydrogen chloride, were known to be aboard. But other toxins were also in the cars of the train traveling from Illinois to Pennsylvania, ABC News reported.
The additional chemicals released into the air and soil after the fiery crash, included ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylhexyl acrylate and isobutylene, according to the outlet, citing the US Environmental Protection Agency.
The chemicals pose various health risks if people were to come in contact with them.
“We basically nuked a town with chemicals so we could get a railroad open”.
Three additional toxic chemicals have been found to be released in the Ohio-Chernobyl disaster. pic.twitter.com/HZSUfqYdcd
— Stew Peters (@realstewpeters) February 13, 2023
For instance, exposure to ethylene glycol monobutyl ether can lead to irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, skin, as well as blood in urine, vomiting and nervous system depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Evacuation orders ended last week for East Palestine residents and some nearby Pennsylvania households in the vicinity of the derailment after air and water samples were collected and found to be safe.
The EPA said Monday evening it has not found any worrisome levels of toxins in the air that can be blamed on the crash since a controlled burn of toxins was done last week, ABC News reported. Residents were told to leave before that controlled burn from five tanker cars or face death or illness.
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Last week reports emerged of animals falling sick and dying near the crash site, including one dairy farm owner who told WKBN several foxes on his property became mortally ill.
Another woman said her chickens died after the controlled burn of chemicals occurred, according to WKBN.
“My video camera footage shows my chickens were perfectly fine before they started this burn, and as soon as they started the burn, my chickens slowed down and they died,” she said.
I need more details about this situation.
I’ve been looking into it.
I will get back to you tomorrow.
If a single sea turtle in CA choked on a plastic straw we’d be bombarded with hyperbolic headlines for weeks.
Yet *actual humans* have been breathing in this giant plume of toxic polyvinyl chloride for over a week in Ohio and…barely any news coverage? #OhioChernobyl pic.twitter.com/yu2ZPhdxq8
— Kristen Mag (@kristenmag) February 13, 2023
JUST IN: “These aren’t storm clouds” says resident following ecological disaster in East Palestine, OH — video taken in Darlington, Pennsylvania. #OhioChernobyl pic.twitter.com/tu7X2jOLtl
— Upward News (@UpwardNewsHQ) February 14, 2023
⚠️ TOXIC DISASTER: Ohio resident with 2 children was told it was safe to return home following the major train derailment & explosion in East Palestine.
The resident reports getting headaches after 5 minutes of breathing the air. #OhioChernobyl pic.twitter.com/pfYGdItcLo
— Upward News (@UpwardNewsHQ) February 14, 2023
This is not UFO.
This is Ohio’s Chernobyl.#Ohio #OhioChernobyl pic.twitter.com/nWSXiSCBJI— 东土大唐 (@UrL1Q8Vrmgu8gtz) February 14, 2023