Ohio governor asks Biden to declare a disaster over East Palestine train derailment

Ohio Governor DeWine Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for East Palestine - The Ohio Star

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine requested on Monday that President Joe Biden issue a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for damage resulting from the catastrophic East Palestine train derailment that occurred earlier this year. This follows two groups of protestors, Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment and River Valley Organizing, pressuring the Ohio Governor to submit a disaster declaration before the Federal Emergency Managemen…

Norfolk Southern suing chemical, rail car companies over East Palestine derailment cleanup

In a filing in Ohio federal court last week, Norfolk Southern said companies, including petroleum subsidiary Dow Chemical and tank car businesses, should help pay for the cleanup.

Ohio governor asks Biden to declare disaster for East Palestine train derailment

(CNN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has asked President Joe Biden to issue a major disaster declaration for the February 3 train derailment in East Palestine that released massive amounts

Ohio GOP Gov Asks Biden To Issue Major Disaster Declaration Over Toxic Train Disaster

Gov. Mike DeWine (R) said residents are still contacting authorities about health concerns connected to February's fiery derailment in East Palestine.

Ohio Gov. DeWine asks Biden to declare state of emergency over East Palestine train derailment

The governor noted that Norfolk Southern had thus far been voluntarily supportive of the local community, but suggested that the company's assistance could change in the event of a leadership change or favorable legal ruling.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Asks Biden to Declare Major Disaster After Toxic Train Derailment

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday urged President Joe Biden to declare a major disaster in response to the toxic train derailment that occurred in East Palestine in February. The incident resulted in the release of hazardous chemicals from several rail cars operated by Norfolk Southern and raised health concerns among local residents. DeWine emphasized the need for federal assistance to address the aftermath of the disaster. In a letter to Biden, …