The two senators from Ohio spoke out on Monday calling attention to the environmental impacts in East Palestine, following the derailment of a freight train carrying chemicals earlier this month.
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said in a statement that he is “horrified” by the train derailment and said that many questions remain unanswered.
“Is the air and water safe for residents?” Vance asked. “I have heard alarming anecdotes about contaminated waterways and effects on wildlife. I encourage anyone with credible reports of environmental harms to contact my office.”
“I am dedicated to ensuring that the relevant authorities do not use tests conducted as a permission slip to pack up and go home,” Vance added. “This is a complex environmental disaster with impacts that may be difficult to assess in the short term. Long-term study will be imperative.”…