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February 27, 2023

Erin Brockovich Tells East Palestine Residents to Remain "Vigilant" Following Toxic Train Crash
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Here in the U.S., federal personnel are going door to door in East
Palestine, Ohio, to conduct health surveys as fallout continues over the
February 3 Norfolk Southern train wreck and release of toxic chemicals.
Meanwhile, residents of Harris County, Texas, are expressing outrage
following news that toxic wastewater which was used to extinguish fires
from the East Palestine crash is being transported to Texas for
underground disposal. A local environmental group said, "Our county
should not be a dumping ground for industry."

In East Palestine, prominent environmental advocate and whistleblower
Erin Brockovich addressed community members Friday during a crowded town
hall.

Erin Brockovich: "We often find out five and 10 years down the road,
after you were told it was safe, 'Oh, oops! Houston, we have a problem.'
… Be vigilant. Hold your ground. We're going to give you as much
information as we can. And like I said, some of it, you might not want
to hear. It might surprise you. It could scare you. But now you can know
more so you're prepared better."

Erin Brockovich is involved in organizing a class-action lawsuit against
Norfolk Southern.

This comes as Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are launching
a probe into Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's response to the
disaster, citing his "slow pace" following the crash.

In related news, another Norfolk Southern train derailed on Saturday -
this time in Lexington, North Carolina. The company said the crash posed
no danger to the public.


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