CDC and ATSDR Staff Begin Next Steps in ACE Investigation in East Palestine, Ohio : press release, For Immediate Release: Monday, March 13, 2023

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• Corporate Authors:
  United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
• Description:
  (Atlanta) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are preparing for the next phase of the Assessment of Chemical Exposure (ACE) investigation to assess the health impacts of the February 3 train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio. Starting this week, CDC and ATSDR will shift staff from the field to complete data analysis of the ACE investigation. CDC and ATSDR will continue to support the health departments in Ohio and Pennsylvania to address the public health needs of the region.
• Subjects:
  Accidents Chemical Hazard Release Environmental Exposure Hazardous Substances/toxicity Railroads Vinyl Chloride
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Genre:
  Press Release
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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  urn:sha-512:188c31860ed2f29b7140b636bd8a971d3301f09f7bd92f7453be09b75fa80b2b22f23db12cb5ace262aeeb60fff5a2e9df93a3022cb412f8bce981fc469debca
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