HARRISBURG, Pa. — Norfolk Southern has paid $1 million to two areas in Pennsylvania as part of its efforts to address the impact of the East Palestine derailment and toxic chemical release.
The Beaver County Times reports the office of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Darlington Township will receive $660,000 and Lawrence County will receive $340,000 because of their proximity to the accident site. The funds are for continued community relief.
Darlington Township is due east of East Palestine; its western boundary is at the Pennsylvania-Ohio state line, less than a mile from the derailment site. Lawrence County is also along the state line, and is just north of Darlington Township.
“This critical funding will help Darlington Township and Lawrence County build back better than before,” Shapiro said in a statement, “and my administration will continue to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for any and all impacts on our Commonwealth.”
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