Arial of East Palestine Ohio

EAST PALESTINE, OHIO

Making it Right

Following a derailment on Feb. 3, 2023, we are making good on our promises to clean the site, assist families, and invest in the community. From day one, we made a commitment to doing what’s right for the people of East Palestine to ensure the community recovers and thrives.

Our ongoing efforts
Mural in East Palestine Ohio

We are committed to East Palestine for the long haul and we’ll continue to listen to the community and help the area recover and thrive. We’ve made significant progress on our long-term initiatives to address health concerns, protect home values, and safeguard area drinking water. We’re also committed to the long-term economic development of the community.

$103M

Provided in community support to date.

$21M

Direct assistance through the Family Assistance Center.

Pulling Together to Move Forward

In addition to providing financial assistance to residents and businesses, we’re investing in all aspects of civic life. That includes $25 million for updates and renovations to East Palestine City Park, $25 million for fund a new regional first responder training center, over $3 million to the city Fire Department, and a $500,000 grant towards economic development.

Providing Assistance to Residents

We set up a Family Assistance Center in East Palestine in the days after the derailment to help residents impacted by the incident, including providing reimbursement for expenses related to lodging, travel, food, and clothes. The center remains open and will be available in coordination with our local community partners. 

Air, Water, and Soil Sampling

Under the oversight of the U.S. and Ohio EPA, we have completed major remediation work around the site, including the excavation and off-site disposal of impacted soil in the derailment zone. Environmental testing coordination with and alongside U.S. and Ohio EPA has shown the air, soil, and drinking water in the community are safe.  

Find testing updates
Creek being tested in East Palestine Ohio

Questions or Concerns?

Air

(234) 542-6474

Drinking Water

Assistance (24hr)

(800)-230-7049

Soil

(866) 361-0526

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