WKBN and Salem News cover the latest developments on the recovery work in East Palestine, Ohio. “[W]e want to get the community where it was before the whole incident,” Chris Hunsicker, regional manager of Norfolk Southern, told WKBN. “This a big milestone for Norfolk Southern,” said Hunsicker, emphasizing that Norfolk Southern has “done a lot…
Norfolk Southern CEO, Alan Shaw, visited East Palestine, Ohio to review progress and provide updates to local media. “We have kept every promise that we’ve made. We’ve acknowledged there’s more work to be done. We’re committed to doing more,” said Alan Shaw at the village’s Moose Lodge on Monday. Local media outlets attended a roundtable…
WKBN highlighted the East Palestine community coming together at a recent event facilitated by the East Palestine Revitalization committee. The catered lunch was a show of appreciation by the committee to workers who have been assisting in remediation efforts at the derailment site. Read more in the story linked below:
Project Overview Norfolk Southern has begun work on its new, permanent field office in East Palestine, Ohio. The future office will be located at 248 North Market Street, the former Brittain Motors Chevrolet dealership which served the community for many years. Located at the corner of Market Street and East Clarke Street, the office will…
This week, Norfolk Southern invited area real estate agents and their clients to a workshop to discuss the interim home Value Assurance Program (VAP). The special event, hosted at the local Eagles Club, connected real estate agents and their clients with the program administrator to learn about the benefits of the program and answer any…
With the most intensive remediation work complete, focus turns to long-term initiatives. ATLANTA, December 5, 2023 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Tuesday the next phase of community assistance in East Palestine and the surrounding areas in Ohio and Pennsylvania. In October, the company completed the most intensive site remediation work. That significant milestone…
Norfolk Southern helped to convene an economic development roundtable at the American Legion Hall in East Palestine on Thursday, bringing together village leaders and local and state officials, as well as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Recovery Coordinator Jim McPherson and Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw for a discussion focused on economic recovery in the…
Jeremy Vranesevich, a Norfolk Southern craft employee who lives in East Palestine, took on a special role as a community liaison in February 2023. Over the following months, Jeremy found ways both small and big to help support his community. Now, he’s transitioning to a new role at Norfolk Southern, where he’ll continue to interact…
Norfolk Southern is taking steps to ensure the proper functioning of the wastewater treatment system at the East Palestine remediation site during winter. We are constructing temporary climate-controlled structures and installing ground-based water heaters on the north side of the site to prevent freezing and maintain equipment functionality. Some water vapor may be visible due…
The Family Assistance Center (FAC) will be closed for a staff day on Nov. 10, and Thanksgiving week, Nov. 20 – Nov. 24. Residents are encouraged to visit the FAC for assistance prior to and following these dates to address any needs. Residents can visit the FAQs page for any questions while the center is…
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