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Resources for Affected Residents

EPA Community Welcome Center

For the latest information about air monitoring, water sampling, cleanup activities, and public participation opportunities, please call or visit us:

Our Community Welcome Center in East Palestine is a one-stop shop where residents can speak with EPA team members and get their questions answered.
- 25 North Market St., East Palestine, OH 44413
- EPA Information Line, 330-775-6517 , is staffed during Welcome Center hours
- Welcome Center hours are Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m, Sunday: closed
EPA's East Palestine Community Welcome Center provides information and assistance to interested residents

Other Organizations Providing Assistance

Norfolk Southern

Family Assistance Center
Residents who were evacuated or impacted by the derailment can request assistance with lodging, food, clothing, gas, childcare, laundry, pet care, and more
(800) 230-7049
191 E Rebecca St., East Palestine, OH 44413

East Palestine Health Clinic

Operated by East Liverpool City Hospital, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health
(330) 383-6020
139 East Walnut St., East Palestine, OH 44413

Ohio Department of Health, Poison-Control, East Palestine Support Line

877-603-0170

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Columbiana County Health District

Home air quality testing and private well water testing
330-849-3919

East Palestine public drinking water testing results

Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission

East Palestine Municipal Government Information (Facebook page)

Ohio Emergency Management Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture