Norfolk Southern Derailment – East Palestine, OH

Start Date

Affected Cites/Counties

• East Palestine, Ohio

Disaster Type

Affects

• Fire
• Smoke
• Wildlife Damage

Major Impacts

• Major Contamination (Source)
• Fire Damage (Source)
• Evactaution (Source)
• Livestock Sickness & Death (Source)

Declaration & Aid Status

The company responsible, Norfolk Southern, offered a $25K check to East Palestine; which equates to $5 per resident. There are GoFundMe campaigns and other grassroots efforts from churches and nonprofits. Just days after the toxic spill, residents were informed by the governor to return home - despite extreme health risks. (Source)