The group, which includes all of the lawmakers who represent the affected parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania in Congress, demands that Norfolk Southern provide “generous recovery support” to communities impacted by the rail disaster.
“As the carrier responsible for operating the train, Norfolk Southern has a duty to be an active member of the response and clean up,” the members of Congress wrote to Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw.
The lawmakers cite the “replacement of gear for any involved first responders, assistance to businesses forced to close due to the evacuation, and compensation for workers unable to work due to the evacuation” in particular. The letter also requests that the company pay for “continued testing by an independent third party of the air, water, and other exposure levels for anyone in the broader region who requests it.”
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