Months after a catastrophic Norfolk Southern train derailment changed their lives and communities forever, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area feel “numb,” lied to, and abandoned. On Tues, May 30, TRNN hosted a solidarity livestream and pledge drive to raise money and secure much-needed supplies for residents living in and around East Palestine. We spoke directly with residents living in and around East Palestine about what they and their families are going through, what assistance they are (or are not) receiving from the government and from Norfolk Southern, and what we can all do to help.

To read the transcript, click here: https://therealnews.com/east-palestine-residents-have-been-left-behind-and-theyre-running-out-of-water

Fundraiser and information links:

GoFundMe: East Palestine Off The Rails!
GoFundMe: Start over. EP resident (Ashley McCollum)
GoFundMe: The Miller Family’s Derailment Aftermath
Christina’s CashApp: $safekeeper115
Soup Mama Official: Info for June 3 Supply Drop for East Palestine
Facebook Group: Unity Council for EP Train Derailment

Studio Production: David Hebden

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East Palestine residents have been left behind—and they're running out of water