Shelters open in East Palestine; call if you need assistance

Anyone within the evacuation zone of one mile from 1020 E. Taggart Street in the village needs to leave immediately.

Monday, February 6th 2023, 3:50 AM EST

Updated:

Monday, February 6th 2023, 4:18 AM EST

By Robert McFerren

Anyone who needs help to evacuate in East Palestine should 330-426-4341, according to the mayor.

Due to developments within the derailment zone of potential explosion of one of the hazardous materials rail cars, emergency measures must be taken. Anyone within the evacuation zone of one mile from 1020 E. Taggart Street in the village needs to leave immediately.

Shelters have been set up in the village, one on Grant Street and in the middle and high school gymnasiums.

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