EAST PALESTINE, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, East Palestine Fire Chief and Incident Commander Keith Drabick, and local, state, and federal officials representing both states announced today that evacuated residents in and around East Palestine can now safely return home.

Of course, the EPA classified vinyl chloride as a carcinogen; routine exposure could increase one’s risk of liver damage or liver cancer. Short-term exposure to high concentrations can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination, disorientation, nausea, headache or burning or tingling,

An estimated 3,500 fish have been killed in various creeks around and near Columbiana County as a result of crews burning toxic chemicals.

But it’s perfectly safe.

A resident living more than 10 miles from the release site recently found all of her chickens perished.

But it’s perfectly safe.

Good to know!