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East Palestine dispatchers moved out of evacuation zone
The evacuation of an area one mile around the East Palestine train derailment now includes emergency dispatchers.
Monday, February 6th 2023, 7:19 AM EST
Updated:
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - The evacuation of an area one mile around the East Palestine train derailment now includes emergency dispatchers.
Officials decided early Monday to evacuate dispatch personel from their office on East Main Street and temporarily move them to the New Waterford Community Center.
The move will not impact 9-1-1 emergency service.
However, people with non-emergency issues can still reach dispatchers at the below two phone numbers:
- 330-457-2455
- 330-457-0733
Officials say the 911 system will roll over to another answering point.
Another announcement will be made when operations return to normal sometime later Monday.
