NE Ohio Train Derailment: DeWine says FEMA to deploy resources in East Palestine
ByWHIO Staff
APTOPIX Train Derailment Ohio Booms are placed in a stream that flows through the center of East Palestine, Ohio, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, as cleanup continues following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train over a week ago. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
DeWine released a joint statement Friday night with FEMA Regional Administrator Thomas Sivak after continued discussions.
“FEMA and the State of Ohio have been in constant contact regarding emergency operations in East Palestine,” they said. “Tomorrow, FEMA will supplement federal efforts by deploying a Senior Response Official along with a Regional Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) to support ongoing operations, including incident coordination and ongoing assessments of potential long-term recovery needs.”
The EPA and Ohio EPA have working together since day one following the train derailment, they added.
DeWine spoke with officials at the White House Thursday to address the need for federal help after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month.
We will continue to provide updates.
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PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine. (WPXI/WPXI)
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Flames can pour out of the scene of a train derailment in East Palestine. This photo was shared by a member of the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department who helped their neighbors in East Palestine.
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine (Mallory Burkett)
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine (Mallory Burkett)
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine (Mallory Burkett)
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine (Mallory Burkett)
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine (Mallory Burkett)
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
PHOTOS: Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
Huge flames, heavy smoke billows from train derailment in East Palestine Smoke seen from near Darlington, Pa.
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Train Derailment Ohio This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk and Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)
Train Derailment Ohio This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk and Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)
Train Derailment Ohio This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk and Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)
Train Derailment Ohio This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk and Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)
Train Derailment Ohio This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk and Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)
East Palestine train derailment causes large fire (Courtesy of Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department, Beaver Falls, PA)
East Palestine train derailment causes large fire (Courtesy of Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department, Beaver Falls, PA)
East Palestine train derailment causes large fire (Courtesy of Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department, Beaver Falls, PA)
East Palestine train derailment causes large fire (Courtesy of Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department, Beaver Falls, PA)
East Palestine trail derailment causes large fire (City of Beaver Falls Fire Dept.)
East Palestine trail derailment causes large fire (City of Beaver Falls Fire Dept.)
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Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment
Following further discussions with FEMA tonight, they will be deploying federal resources to East Palestine. pic.twitter.com/T8exeZBRXs
