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哥伦布、匹兹堡及各地消息
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Governor DeWine Announces Funding Support
for Village of East Palestine
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(EAST PALESTINE, Ohio)—November 17, 2023 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced
that the state will award the village of East Palestine $150,000 to
help support the purchase of new emergency response equipment.
East Palestine, which was the site of February's Norfolk Southern
train derailment, previously secured grant funding from the federal
government to partially cover the cost of two eight-ton dump trucks,
a one-ton utility bed truck, and a drone. To reduce the amount of
local funding necessary to cover the difference, the Governor’s
Office of Appalachia is contributing $150,000, representing more
than 65 percent of the required local match.
“This funding is another example of our administration’s continued
commitment to the East Palestine community,” said Governor DeWine.
“This investment will significantly reduce East Palestine's share of
expenses associated with this new equipment."
The existing village trucks are more than 20 years old and have been
used to haul materials and supplies to and from the derailment site.
The East Palestine Fire Department, which was forced to borrow
equipment for overhead views of the derailment, will receive the
drone.
“The tragedy of last February’s derailment highlighted the urgent
need for enhanced preparedness measures,” said Lydia Mihalik,
director of the Ohio Department of Development. “While we hope that
nothing like this ever happens in any of our communities again, the
residents of East Palestine can have some peace of mind knowing the
village is better equipped to assess and respond in emergency
situations.”
Governor DeWine also announced today that the first round of 0%
interest, forgivable loans to be awarded as part of the East
Palestine Emergency Support Program will be announced as early as
next week. The loans will be awarded to businesses to assist with
ongoing expenses and recovery efforts associated with the train
derailment. Eligible business can still apply through the online
application available at development.ohio.gov/EastPalestine. |
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