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Governor DeWine Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for East Palestine

Press Release

Date: July 5, 2023
Location: Columbus, OH
Issues: National Security Health and Health Care

"The possibility remains that the voluntary support provided by Norfolk Southern could at some point in the future cease, and this Declaration is needed to ensure that the State and Federal government use all resources available to step in and provide the community with needed assistance."

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"Because of the unique nature of this incident the State is still working to identify current needs and evaluate the future impacts this disaster will have on individuals and the community. In addition to the physical and mental health impacts, there have been economic impacts. Homeowners and business have seen property value decline and loss of business as people are hesitant to come into the community."


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