Valley Republicans gathered in East Palestine Friday afternoon in preparation for President Joe Biden's visit to the village one year after a fiery train derailment unleashed toxic chemicals into the village.

State Senator Michael Rulli says while Biden's visit is "too little too late" since it's been over a year since the derailment, the village does still need federal funding, so he hopes that funding could come from this visit.

"The Ohio State House had $32 million for businesses. Those applications were taken out in the first 24 hours. Our estimates are that we need at least another $250 million to try to help all the businesses of East Palestine become whole. ... I hope [Biden] has a nice check ... to help the city get back to where it should be," Rulli said.

Rulli went on to say FEMA "failed miserably" in its handling of the disaster stating that they were only in the village for one week.

"FEMA should have been here a lot more, and they should have delivered a lot more with the money," Rulli said.

President Biden has just landed at the Pittsburgh International Airport and is on his way to the village for remarks. 21 News will be live online, on air and on social media with his remarks.