I’m saving this post and adding these action items to my emergency binder. Unfortunately, we need to prepare for these types of disasters as much as we need to prepare for hurricanes, wildfires, etc. Thanks for always giving us a means to act in support of our health alongside the well-being of our neighbors, Erin & Team
I’m in Canada about 200 miles north of East Palestine. Last week, my entire family and pets were sick. We had nose bleeds, difficulty breathing, headaches, tired, burning eyes and nausea. I’ve notice the last few days there are no birds and we have a lot of birds here usually even in the coldest winter months. I’m frustrated because no one told us to stay inside or that this burn was happening.
According to this media report, the burning plume could not escape upwards, because of a weather phenomenon called an "inversion." - "The plume reached a certain level in the atmosphere and was unable to continue to rise, and so it began to spread out like a thick cloud.
I am most concerned about the dioxins that were produced by combusting the vinyl chloride. It is hard to find data on what potential quantities we could be looking at, but dioxins are absolutely produced in the manufacturing and combustion of vinyl chloride & poly(vinyl chloride). Considering how dioxins migrate up the food chain until they accumulate in humans, it probably wasn't ideal to blow them up in such close proximity to major farmland and water resources
I'm far more comforted hearing that Erin Brockovich is paying attention than I am hearing about the governor or even senators talking about how "they will be held accountable" as in a decade from now they will be arguing about exactly what the fine will be. God bless you Erin. The national media is almost ignoring this but people's lives have been forever changed.
I wish I could go Friday night but I don't like to drive at night, and it's going to be a mad house. I'm sure I can watch it online. Thanks Erin for coming!
I drove there from milton, wv. I had to see it for myself. There was a chemical-sweet smell. Workers wore only hard hats for PPE. Burnt barrels were sitting in a street (took pics). Burnt cars were accessible as well. No one asked questions or paid me any attention. I got a water sample from Sulphur Run and headed back home
Hi Erin, what is the extent of the water contamination? There have been diagrams showing the reach of water supplied by The Ohio River. 5 millions residents from OH, IN, KY. How can we know or protect our families if we are within this radius?
Just wondering if seismic activity could have had anything to do with the derailment? Have noticed an uptick of tremors in the area. And Is that something to consider when it comes to transporting poly,moly,ethyl, methyl bad sh$t across major fault lines? Thank you for all the valuable input Erin.
Tip: I had a friend who called the EPA and asked if they test the groundwater in East Palestine. They said they contract it out. When he looked up the company, it turned out it was owned by on of the largest investors in Norfolk Southern. Might not impact things, but...
Why isn't the media asking more questions? Like where are the chemicals going to and from? What industries and companies are behind the chemicals? Why are they just talking about East Palestine and not the surrounding areas as well? Where are the chemicals traveling? My mom lives 30 miles away from East Palestine (I used to live there) and she said they could smell the chemicals in the air the next day. I am so concerned for her health, the health of the people in the area, the animals and the bioregion. My heart aches.
FAQs answered here: https://www.thebrockovichreport.com/p/worried-about-toxins-in-east-palestine
About to post a follow-up today that will help answer a lot of q's.
Stay tuned and stay safe everyone!!
I’m saving this post and adding these action items to my emergency binder. Unfortunately, we need to prepare for these types of disasters as much as we need to prepare for hurricanes, wildfires, etc. Thanks for always giving us a means to act in support of our health alongside the well-being of our neighbors, Erin & Team
I’m in Canada about 200 miles north of East Palestine. Last week, my entire family and pets were sick. We had nose bleeds, difficulty breathing, headaches, tired, burning eyes and nausea. I’ve notice the last few days there are no birds and we have a lot of birds here usually even in the coldest winter months. I’m frustrated because no one told us to stay inside or that this burn was happening.
According to this media report, the burning plume could not escape upwards, because of a weather phenomenon called an "inversion." - "The plume reached a certain level in the atmosphere and was unable to continue to rise, and so it began to spread out like a thick cloud.
The smoke was trapped from rising higher into the atmosphere due to an inversion layer at around 3,000 feet. " https://myfox8.com/weather/blog/how-an-inversion-layer-trapped-a-plume-of-toxic-chemicals-near-surface-in-ohio/
1. Was the inversion known to weather services *before* the decision to burn?
2. If so, did any official involved in the decision to burn, check with the National Weather Service first?
3. Wondering if the evacuation zone was calculated with the 'inversion spread' in mind?
I am most concerned about the dioxins that were produced by combusting the vinyl chloride. It is hard to find data on what potential quantities we could be looking at, but dioxins are absolutely produced in the manufacturing and combustion of vinyl chloride & poly(vinyl chloride). Considering how dioxins migrate up the food chain until they accumulate in humans, it probably wasn't ideal to blow them up in such close proximity to major farmland and water resources
I'm far more comforted hearing that Erin Brockovich is paying attention than I am hearing about the governor or even senators talking about how "they will be held accountable" as in a decade from now they will be arguing about exactly what the fine will be. God bless you Erin. The national media is almost ignoring this but people's lives have been forever changed.
Residents should demand a check up and get copies of lab values to establish a baseline so NSRailway can't later claim "preexisting condition".
When signing financial responsiblity forms before getting post sickness care, write in "Norfolk Southern Corporation
1200 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309" in leu of your name and signature.
Have the medical bills sent there. Consider suing them in small claims court as well.
I wish I could go Friday night but I don't like to drive at night, and it's going to be a mad house. I'm sure I can watch it online. Thanks Erin for coming!
I drove there from milton, wv. I had to see it for myself. There was a chemical-sweet smell. Workers wore only hard hats for PPE. Burnt barrels were sitting in a street (took pics). Burnt cars were accessible as well. No one asked questions or paid me any attention. I got a water sample from Sulphur Run and headed back home
Hi Erin, what is the extent of the water contamination? There have been diagrams showing the reach of water supplied by The Ohio River. 5 millions residents from OH, IN, KY. How can we know or protect our families if we are within this radius?
Good to see you on site and organizing. Thanks so much for all you do!
Just wondering if seismic activity could have had anything to do with the derailment? Have noticed an uptick of tremors in the area. And Is that something to consider when it comes to transporting poly,moly,ethyl, methyl bad sh$t across major fault lines? Thank you for all the valuable input Erin.
Tip: I had a friend who called the EPA and asked if they test the groundwater in East Palestine. They said they contract it out. When he looked up the company, it turned out it was owned by on of the largest investors in Norfolk Southern. Might not impact things, but...
Why isn't the media asking more questions? Like where are the chemicals going to and from? What industries and companies are behind the chemicals? Why are they just talking about East Palestine and not the surrounding areas as well? Where are the chemicals traveling? My mom lives 30 miles away from East Palestine (I used to live there) and she said they could smell the chemicals in the air the next day. I am so concerned for her health, the health of the people in the area, the animals and the bioregion. My heart aches.
I am so relieved you are going there. We trust you.