Thank you for the updates. Many unknowns, changing information obviously. The most frightening sentence I parsed, “Anyone on the ground, trust your instincts.” Lord have Mercy.
I understand and appreciate the news about the toxins in the East Palestine. Do you know the Catawba River is being polluted?
I do not understand the lack of attention by national news to the on-going pollution generated by New Indy Containerboard in Catawba, SC. This plant has been spewing toxic fumes for over two years, and has only received a “slap on the wrist” by the health agencies at both the state and federal level. Over 50,000 reports have been filed with SC DHEC, noting health and quality of life impacts for residents as far as 30 miles from the mill. No-one in the national news has picked up the story. We need help! How can we get the proper attention to make them fix this now? Why are they allowed to continue operate with inadequate equipment?
There SHOULD be widespread testing of people and the area for these things so residents can feel comfortable going home.
The National Response Center SHOULD be mobilizing government agencies and creating a federal response plan. If this is already happening it needs to be made MORE VISIBLE so people UNDERSTAND what is going on.
We are witnessing an evolutionary approach and, as a result, there are GAPS in what is being MONITORED, MEASURED and COMMUNICATED. What NEEDS to HAPPEN is a more integrated and well-communicated response that tells people WHERE they can go for KEY FACTS, INFORMATION and ASSISTANCE that is NOT DEPENDENT UPON Norfolk Southern, the CAUSE of the INCIDENT in the FIRST PLACE and an ENTITY that has DIRECT INTERESTS in INFLUENCING an OUTCOME THAT MINIMIZES THEIR LIABILITIES.
Wonderful link Suzanne, thanks for sharing. When will the American people begin to understand that these HUGE CORPORATIONS that ALWAYS seemingly CAUSE THE PROBLEMS, are 'ALWAYS ALLOWED TO INVESTIGATE THEMSELVES?' This is completely unacceptable and true insanity. Please 🙏 pray for all the innocent people who were harmed....And American, it's past time to DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY! Blessings upon Blessings to you all. 🙏
I hope that all of these testing centers are truly truthful. Just keep remembering what happened on 9/11. How many if our true hero's ended up getting cancer from this event when our leaders said everything was fine. People just don't want to be lied to anymore. Especially now when all of the East Palestine children and families have breathed in that air.
Yes, Suzanne I remember that and appreciate it! However that was almost two years ago and New Indy continues to operate with an inadequate or NO stripper. They have been given until 2025 to install a new one! Meanwhile additional findings prove they are dumping toxins into the Catawba river. Local government is looking the other way. People are tired of reporting the stench with no immediate relief. New Indy is espousing being a great corporate neighbor! We need another shot in the arm to once again bring this issue to the forefront. People are “quiet moving”. So sad.
In my mis-spent youth I worked in the rail industry. Every time I visit Washington D.C. my hair stands on end as I watch trains pull of hazmat pull though the city. I guess the Homeland and DOT guys have windows that face in another direction. Years ago Canadian National purchased the EJ & E. They upgraded it and used it to route traffic around Chicago rather than using the old historical route through the city. DC and many other urban areas should have this type of infrastructure improvements. And of course DC is now finally replacing the 100 year old bridge that slows down Amtrak under the new infrastructure bill. Where is the investment to electrify the railroads to end the noise and exhaust pollution from the locomotives? See the New Republic article by Prem Thakker 02/16/2023.
This purports to be a Feb. 8 representation of particle dispersion. Why is it so extraordinarily difficult to get simple information as to what states the particles have flown over, and whether they have done so in dangerous concentrations? (This map looks like they were long ago over Vermont and parts of Canada and New Hampshire.) Where are they now?
Update: New Hampshire officials says no pollutants came over NH. Hmnn . . . "DES staff have evaluated the path of the air mass that would've originated from Ohio and they basically determined that the air mass would've passed to the north of New Hampshire," said James Martin with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services." (DES = NH Department of Environmental Services )
Erin, I think you need to step in and help the people in the area of the “controlled “ burn in Ohio. You may be their best chance of getting the truth!
Ms. Brockovich. I live in Sharon Pennsylvania and saw the plume of toxic gas go over Sharon. Ever since I have noticed sickening stench of Chlorine running tap and shower water. It actually gags me. Interestingly I've been receiving emails from my water company Aqua Pennsylvania that we shouldn't worry we're not affected in any way. I bought my house 3 years ago and I was diagnosed with Melanoma skin cancer in June of this year. On a side note I live 2 blocks East of the former Westinghouse facility (they tested Torpedoes during WW2. It's now a Superfund site. We need your involvement desperately. I've been trying to contact you and if you'd like to hear about the Coal mines under Sharon High School I'd be honored to talk to you. I'm on Facebook and my profile pic is in black and white. Cover photo is my business. Thank you
Based on Ms. Brockovich’s reputation, I thought this newsletter would offer a more cautious demeanor. It spit facts, but then sort of leaves it up to the resident. This is just so frightening! Thank you Ms. Brockivich for all of your work!
Thank you for the updates. Many unknowns, changing information obviously. The most frightening sentence I parsed, “Anyone on the ground, trust your instincts.” Lord have Mercy.
I understand and appreciate the news about the toxins in the East Palestine. Do you know the Catawba River is being polluted?
I do not understand the lack of attention by national news to the on-going pollution generated by New Indy Containerboard in Catawba, SC. This plant has been spewing toxic fumes for over two years, and has only received a “slap on the wrist” by the health agencies at both the state and federal level. Over 50,000 reports have been filed with SC DHEC, noting health and quality of life impacts for residents as far as 30 miles from the mill. No-one in the national news has picked up the story. We need help! How can we get the proper attention to make them fix this now? Why are they allowed to continue operate with inadequate equipment?
Please see a LOCAL news station’s reporting on the subject. https://www.wcnc.com/newindy
I hope you can help millions of us who are dealing with this every time the wind blows from the plant.
Hi Jackie, We wrote about New Indy here: https://www.thebrockovichreport.com/p/theyre-called-containerboard-plants.
It's awful. Keep on it as I know local groups continue to work on fighting it.
There SHOULD be widespread testing of people and the area for these things so residents can feel comfortable going home.
The National Response Center SHOULD be mobilizing government agencies and creating a federal response plan. If this is already happening it needs to be made MORE VISIBLE so people UNDERSTAND what is going on.
We are witnessing an evolutionary approach and, as a result, there are GAPS in what is being MONITORED, MEASURED and COMMUNICATED. What NEEDS to HAPPEN is a more integrated and well-communicated response that tells people WHERE they can go for KEY FACTS, INFORMATION and ASSISTANCE that is NOT DEPENDENT UPON Norfolk Southern, the CAUSE of the INCIDENT in the FIRST PLACE and an ENTITY that has DIRECT INTERESTS in INFLUENCING an OUTCOME THAT MINIMIZES THEIR LIABILITIES.
Wonderful link Suzanne, thanks for sharing. When will the American people begin to understand that these HUGE CORPORATIONS that ALWAYS seemingly CAUSE THE PROBLEMS, are 'ALWAYS ALLOWED TO INVESTIGATE THEMSELVES?' This is completely unacceptable and true insanity. Please 🙏 pray for all the innocent people who were harmed....And American, it's past time to DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY! Blessings upon Blessings to you all. 🙏
I hope that all of these testing centers are truly truthful. Just keep remembering what happened on 9/11. How many if our true hero's ended up getting cancer from this event when our leaders said everything was fine. People just don't want to be lied to anymore. Especially now when all of the East Palestine children and families have breathed in that air.
Yes, Suzanne I remember that and appreciate it! However that was almost two years ago and New Indy continues to operate with an inadequate or NO stripper. They have been given until 2025 to install a new one! Meanwhile additional findings prove they are dumping toxins into the Catawba river. Local government is looking the other way. People are tired of reporting the stench with no immediate relief. New Indy is espousing being a great corporate neighbor! We need another shot in the arm to once again bring this issue to the forefront. People are “quiet moving”. So sad.
God Bless you Erin, for sharing your gifts to keep the ALL citizens safe and alive. ❤️🦋
In my mis-spent youth I worked in the rail industry. Every time I visit Washington D.C. my hair stands on end as I watch trains pull of hazmat pull though the city. I guess the Homeland and DOT guys have windows that face in another direction. Years ago Canadian National purchased the EJ & E. They upgraded it and used it to route traffic around Chicago rather than using the old historical route through the city. DC and many other urban areas should have this type of infrastructure improvements. And of course DC is now finally replacing the 100 year old bridge that slows down Amtrak under the new infrastructure bill. Where is the investment to electrify the railroads to end the noise and exhaust pollution from the locomotives? See the New Republic article by Prem Thakker 02/16/2023.
Is our drinking water safe, if we use a filtered water pitcher?
This purports to be a Feb. 8 representation of particle dispersion. Why is it so extraordinarily difficult to get simple information as to what states the particles have flown over, and whether they have done so in dangerous concentrations? (This map looks like they were long ago over Vermont and parts of Canada and New Hampshire.) Where are they now?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpBE9MsaEAIznq4?format=jpg&name=900x900
From this tweet: https://twitter.com/FalconryFinance/status/1625875297483763712/photo/1
* Those seem like very low-lying particles.
* This appears to have reached, and covered, the Connecticut River.
Update: New Hampshire officials says no pollutants came over NH. Hmnn . . . "DES staff have evaluated the path of the air mass that would've originated from Ohio and they basically determined that the air mass would've passed to the north of New Hampshire," said James Martin with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services." (DES = NH Department of Environmental Services )
Source: https://www.wmur.com/article/no-spike-air-pollution-new-hampshire-ohio-train-derailment/42965962
That statement seems to contradict this particle map (which I have not been able to verify.). https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpBE9MsaEAIznq4?format=jpg&name=900x900
Erin, I think you need to step in and help the people in the area of the “controlled “ burn in Ohio. You may be their best chance of getting the truth!
Do you know if the EPA or any other agencies on site are testing area soil & water for dioxins?
Check out this report from Breathe Project: https://breatheproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AQ_BP_Response_2_15_2023.pdf
You can also follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BreatheProject
thank you for sharing! glad someone is finally trying to inform residents about the dangers of dioxins.
Ms. Brockovich. I live in Sharon Pennsylvania and saw the plume of toxic gas go over Sharon. Ever since I have noticed sickening stench of Chlorine running tap and shower water. It actually gags me. Interestingly I've been receiving emails from my water company Aqua Pennsylvania that we shouldn't worry we're not affected in any way. I bought my house 3 years ago and I was diagnosed with Melanoma skin cancer in June of this year. On a side note I live 2 blocks East of the former Westinghouse facility (they tested Torpedoes during WW2. It's now a Superfund site. We need your involvement desperately. I've been trying to contact you and if you'd like to hear about the Coal mines under Sharon High School I'd be honored to talk to you. I'm on Facebook and my profile pic is in black and white. Cover photo is my business. Thank you
Regarding water filtration - do I need both aeration system and activated carbon treatment system or just one ? Thanks
Please pay attention to where your bottled water is bottled at and where the water comes from. This information is clearly found on the label.
Based on Ms. Brockovich’s reputation, I thought this newsletter would offer a more cautious demeanor. It spit facts, but then sort of leaves it up to the resident. This is just so frightening! Thank you Ms. Brockivich for all of your work!
Vicky Jordan
Would a carbon or mushroom filter help?