Both U.S. Senators from Ohio are calling for more federal resources in response to a train derailment that resulted in a fire and a toxic chemical spill affecting residents and wildlife for miles.
In a visit to East Palestine, Regan addressed concerns over the Biden administration's response to the disaster.
Regan's remarks come as Brown, a Democrat, and the state's Republican senator, JD Vance, urged the Biden administration and DeWine to take more action in response to the situation."The important thing to me, as the administrator said, is that we hold Norfolk Southern accountable," Brown said.
“Additional federal resources can and should play a critical role in helping our fellow Ohioans get back on their feet and ensure that their community is a safe place to live, work, and raise a family,” he added. Asked whether he has a message for Biden, Vance said he has not spoken with the president, but would tell him that the Transportation Department needs to take more action and needs to “stop blaming” former President Donald Trump for contributing to a regulatory environment that led to the accident. Earlier this week, Secretary Pete Buttigiegthat his agency’s ability to regulate the rail system is “constrained by law” due to a braking rule withdrawn by the Trump administration.
Thursday morning, DeWine said he requested additional federal assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Health and Emergency Response Team and the CDC. DeWine said he made the request after speaking with White House officials earlier Thursday. “As you know, these needs are much more expansive than what FEMA can meet," Jean-Pierre said Thursday."So FEMA is on the frontlines when there is a hurricane or tornado — you’ve seen the president visit devastated areas that are devastated across the country — this situation is very different. That doesn’t mean FEMA isn’t supporting response; they indeed are.”
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