John: East Palestine, Ohio is still dealing with the aftermath of the Northfolk Station derailment.

We cannot and will not let environmental disasters like these become our new normal, John. With your help, we can make sure what happened in East Palestine never happens to another community.

Here’s what we know so far.

• At least six toxic chemicals were released in the derailment, including ethylhexyl, vinyl chloride, and butyl acrylate — all hazardous if inhaled.
• Some chemicals, like ethyhexyl, can remain in the soil for years to come.
• 3,500 fish have been killed from the chemical release.
• Residents are still reporting odor and exposure symptoms like headaches, nausea, and vomiting — leaving the question of whether or not the air is safe to breathe unanswered.
• East Palestine residents are still getting mixed messages as to whether or not their water is safe to drink after chemicals spilled into local waterways.

This is a nightmare scenario. And because the cargo on the train wasn’t considered “high-hazardous material," Norfolk Southern wasn’t required to notify the state of the train’s contents. Now, the people of East Palestine are living in a “toxic soup” of hazardous chemicals.

John, this is why SEEC’s work is so important. Our SEEC Members are the loudest voices in the room demanding environmental protections and accountability in Congress every single day. And with the GOP controlling the House, we cannot risk them trying to sweep this disaster under the rug. Will you support their work so SEEC Members can keep up the fight and hold these corporations accountable?

Thanks for your help,

SEEC PAC