Arial of East Palestine Ohio

EAST PALESTINE, OHIO

Making it Right

After a train derailment on Feb. 3, 2023, we are making good on promises to clean the site, assist families, and invest in the community. We are committed to doing what’s right for the people of East Palestine to ensure the community recovers and thrives for generations to come.

Our ongoing efforts
Mural in East Palestine Ohio

We’ve made a commitment for the long haul to assist East Palestine and the surrounding communities. Our initiatives focus on addressing long-term health risks, property values, and drinking water supplies.

$63M+

Provided in community support to date. 

10,290+

Families helped at our Family Assistance Center. 

Pulling Together to Move Forward

In addition to providing financial assistance to residents and businesses, we are investing in all aspects of civic life. That includes over $25 million to upgrade and improve the East Palestine City Park, over $3 million to the city Fire Department, and a $445,000 scholarship endowment fund created by our CEO for East Palestine high schoolers.

Providing Assistance to Residents

We set up an assistance center in East Palestine in the days after the derailment to help residents impacted by the incident, including providing reimbursement for expenses related to lodging, travel, food, and clothes.

Air, Water, and Soil Sampling

In ongoing efforts to help keep residents safe, Norfolk Southern is working with local, state, and federal environmental agencies and an independent team of scientists to test and monitor air, water, and soil quality at locations in and around East Palestine. 

Find testing updates
Creek being tested in East Palestine Ohio

Questions or Concerns?

Air

(234) 542-6474

Drinking Water

Assistance (24hr)

(800)-230-7049

Soil

(866) 361-0526

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