A month after a fiery train derailment upended lives in East Palestine, the community has also experienced an outpouring of support.
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — On Saturday, a Columbiana County nonprofit delivered the largest load of donations it’s received to families affected by the Feb. 3 derailment.
Families were forced to temporarily evacuate after the Norfolk Southern train, carrying hazardous material, left the tracks in early February. The crash and a controlled release of some of the toxic chemicals have left many in the town worried for their health and safety since returning home. RELATED: The Brightside Project, a Columbiana County-based non-profit, shifts gears to focus on East Palestine efforts
“It’s really eye-opening to see how many people need help out here,” said Dean’s Dairy general manager Ed VanCise.“Today’s a day of giving back and saying, ‘Hey, I’m here for you guys.’ We’re here for you, we love you,” said Travis Mong, the owner of Quality Water Systems, who was also volunteering and handing out bottled water to residents.
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