Teams from the EPA, FEMA and the CDC reached over 530 East Palestine, Ohio, households in less than 72 hours, the White House says.
Gene J. Puskar / AP fileWASHINGTON — The White House announced Monday that teams from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reached over 530 East Palestine, Ohio, households in less than 72 hours, surpassing their target of reaching 400 households by Monday.
The White House has come under fire for not having acted quickly to intervene and help with disaster response. Biden has not traveled to the area; his likely 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump, visited last week and harshly criticized the administration. White House officials pushed back against the criticism, noting the federal teams that arrived at the disaster site hours after Norfolk Southern reported the derailment.
Regan is expected to announce the opening of a community center where residents can meet with EPA and other agency staff members to learn more about available services.
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