East Palestine Derailment Disaster: Implications For The Ohio Valley Region Day 2
April 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Presentations Followed By Q&A | Hear From Affected residents | Building Community And Connection | Free Admission And Parking
Featured Speakers
Dr. George Thompson
Renowned chemist and toxicologist
Dr. Thompson is an independent chemical expert with 55 years of experience, an author of 21 books on dangerous chemicals, and an expert witness called in 56 different lawsuits.
Dr. Thompson has spent 500 hours evaluating the contents of each car in the Norfolk Southern derailment and subsequent fires. No one else has done this detailed investigation.
Marilyn Liestner
Mother, grandmother, last mayor of Times Beach, Missouri
Mother Grandmother, last mayor of Times Beach, Governor appointed superfund trustee, key note speaker on toxic substances.
She has also served her community by testifying before congress on her own and others health affects, as a city counsel rep and as a member of the Eureka Historical Society. Additionally she tra
vels to area schools and universities sharing the experience of her community, their health affects and how they were relocated.
Event Sponsors
Battle of Homestead Foundation
Breathe Project
Food and Water Watch
Homestead United Presbyterian Church
Izaak Walton League Harry Enstrom/Western PA Chapter