Over half of the survey respondents we asked said their physical health has been impacted by the derailment, and 60% said their mental health has been impacted. See more results and hear from the residents themselves:
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — News 5 Investigators and Scripps News have conducted the first independent survey of the people of East Palestine after a toxic train derailment upended the lives of thousands in that community five weeks ago. Residents say they're dealing with ongoing physical, emotional and mental stress, as well as a lack of trust that extends all the way to the water in their own homes.
McGonigal expressed concern about the future of the town’s youngest residents. “We don't know what’s going to happen to them — just sad,” he said. “Yeah, and the government as far as I’m concerned, they tried; it's just a bigger job than what they’re looking at,” McGonigal said.“I’m not satisfied with any of this stuff,” Cindy Kennedy said.
“Well, I have a rash on my back. I've been fighting since the second day of the derailment,” Walter Mead said.“People’s stress and anxiety is sky high, and I can see why,” Mead said.
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