Residents of East Palestine confronted officials about their long-term health concerns, with many expressing fear and distrust toward those responsible in the crash’s aftermath.
Frustrated locals Wednesday pressed Gov. Mike DeWine and Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw about toxic chemicals released after the derailment — and if they could have lasting consequences.
“Did you shorten my life now? I want to retire and enjoy it. How are we going to enjoy it? You burned me,” Stewart told Shaw. “You’ve made me an angry man.” Courtney Newman, a mother and teacher in the small town, said both she and her son have new health issues since returning to their home – and that when she took him to the doctor, she got no help.
East Palestine residents confronted Ohio’s governor and the train company’s CEO on Wednesday at a town hall hosted by CNN.Others said they distrust officials — including Nene Stewart, who recounted that she won’t drink the tap water at her home.While resident Ben Ratner pressed DeWine into a promise he’d spend the night in East Palestine, others urged Norfolk Southern to take responsibility for the derailment.
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