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Residents Near East Palestine Derailment Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation

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Residents Near East Palestine Derailment Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation

Residents Near East Palestine Derailment Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation

Residents Near , East Palestine Derailment , Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation.

Residents Near , East Palestine Derailment , Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation.

NBC reports that residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have said rail company Norfolk Southern's offer to reimburse costs is problematic.

NBC reports that residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have said rail company Norfolk Southern's offer to reimburse costs is problematic.

According to some residents, the process is confusing and overly burdensome.

Others have said that the company has outright declined to pay their expenses.

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On February 3, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed, spilling toxic cargo which was later burned.

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On February 3, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed, spilling toxic cargo which was later burned.

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The residents of East Palestine say the process of seeking reimbursement for having to evacuate, enduring health issues and having their property values crash has deepened mistrust of Norfolk Southern.

The residents of East Palestine say the process of seeking reimbursement for having to evacuate, enduring health issues and having their property values crash has deepened mistrust of Norfolk Southern.

According to residents interviewed by NBC, Norfolk Southern has failed to clearly communicate what would be reimbursed by the company.

According to residents interviewed by NBC, Norfolk Southern has failed to clearly communicate what would be reimbursed by the company.

NBC reports that a website set up by Norfolk Southern doesn't list specific amounts, requirements or a map of eligible areas.

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NBC reports that a website set up by Norfolk Southern doesn't list specific amounts, requirements or a map of eligible areas.

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Norfolk Southern has pledged a total of $26.6 million in community assistance for East Palestine.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said that the , “EPA is unaware of any claims that NSR has denied without resolution for the resident.”.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said that the , “EPA is unaware of any claims that NSR has denied without resolution for the resident.”


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