More than 500 “home re-entry screenings” were carried out by federal officials in East Palestine, Ohio, following last month’s train derailment and release of toxic chemicals, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
A statement issued by the EPA said federal officials conducted 578 home screenings and continue to maintain air monitoring at 16 stations within the community. “There have been no exceedances for residential air quality standards, and outdoor air quality remains normal,” the release said.
“EPA is continuing to offer the air-screening service to any resident within the [one-mile] evacuation zone who wants a screening,” EPA regional administrator Debra Shore said in a Wednesday news conference. “I encourage anyone who hasn’t taken advantage of this service to get in touch with us.”…
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