EAST PALESTINE A whistleblower organization is reporting that an internal report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows a range of unmet medical, economic, and infrastructure needs in East Palestine, after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.

The report, dated June 2024, was released last week after the Government Accountability Project, a nonprofit watchdog organization, sued FEMA twice under the Freedom of Information Act. According to a news release from the organization, the report highlights critical shortfalls in several areas, including long-term medical care, water safety, and economic recovery.

The report states that there is no dedicated program for long-term medical care or cancer surveillance, and an estimated $1 million is needed immediately to treat curre

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