Pete Buttigieg Finally Decides to Notice Ohio Train Derailment

Pete Buttigieg (Transport Secretary) is “concerned” by the impacts of the trail derailment near East Palestine, he said in a statement late Monday — days after residents were force to evacuate due to the release of toxic chemicals.

“I continue to be concerned about the impacts of the Feb 3 train derailment near East Palestine, OH, and the effects on families in the ten days since their lives were upended through no fault of their own,” Buttigieg made the comments in a social-media update Monday evening.

“It’s important that families have access to useful & accurate information,” He maintained his contentions, before claiming that there was a quick response to the incident in the beginning.

“USDOT has been supporting the investigation led by The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Our Federal Rail Administration and Pipelines and Hazardous Materials teams were onsite within hours of the initial incident and continue to be actively engaged,” He said this, promising to investigate the incident and hold those responsible accountable.

“In the meantime, our Federal partners at EPA are onsite and monitoring indoor and outdoor air quality to test for VOCs and other chemicals of concern,” He added that the agency had screened 291 properties already. “no detections” identified:

I am still concerned about the impact of the train derailment on Feb 3, near East Palestine, OH and the effect it has had on families over the ten days since their lives were ruined through no fault of theirs. It’s important that families have access to useful & accurate information:

— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) February 14, 2023

We will review these investigation results and use them to make sure accountability is maintained as well as continuing to support safety.

— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) February 14, 2023

EPA has screened 291 homes and no detections were identified – and 181 homes remain. Call 330-849-39919 to request screening. Visit: a>=”https://t.co/uGvVurmT44″>https://t.co/uGvVurmT44

— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) February 14, 2023

Buttgieg’s Monday statement comes well over a week after the initial derailment, which Forcé Residents were advised to evacuate as the train carrying toxic chemicals was on its way. Officials gave permission to residents to return home nearly a week after the initial train derailment.

“Hundreds and hundreds of data points we’ve collected over the time show the air quality is safe,” the EPA’s James Justice It was at that time.

Recent data however shows that the train accident on the Ohio–Pennsylvania railroad was not caused by human error. “spewed more harmful pollutants into the air, surface soils and water table than originally reported,” as Breitbart News Detail:

Below is a list of cars that were involved in the derailment. Also, the products they were carrying as of this date. Norfolk Southern ABC News reveals that toxic chemicals are more widespread than initially thought after the crash. Reports.

The NBC News lists shows that ethylene glycol monobutyl ether was, ethylhexyl acrylate, and isobutylene were also found in rail cars that had been derail.

According to the FDA, contact with ethylhexylacrylate, which is a carcinogen can cause irritation and burning of the eyes and nose. Inhalation can also cause irritation to the throat and nose, leading to shortness of breath, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The disaster serves as the latest incident under Buttgieg’s watch, prompting critics to point out that the Biden official continues to offer delayed or lackluster reactions, offering vague promises to investigate for issue after issue. Last year’s airline scandal, for instance, was even more embarrassing. prompted Democrats are going to be bitter about Buttigieg.

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