Gov. Shapiro announces long-term health resource network for residents impacted by derailment

Gov. Shapiro launches network to help derailment area

EAST PALESTINE (KDKA) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced that a network of doctors and healthcare providers will provide long-term assistance to residents impacted by the train derailment.

Beginning next week, residents with derailment-related health concerns can call the Pennsylvania Department of Health hotline to request a checkup.

This will help identify the cause of their health concerns.

It will also connect people with a healthcare provider as well as transportation if needed.

The service will take over the center that is currently operating at the Darlington Township building.

Train Derailment
East Palestine
Josh Shapiro

Patrick Damp

Patrick is a Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV and studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Before working in news, he worked in professional hockey communications and public relations.