Resource & Claims Information
Individuals can call 2-1-1 for information regarding the actions they can take when returning home.
Impacted residents which have questions regarding the submission of claims should contact the Central Railroad of Indiana at 1-800-757-7387.
Impacted businesses which have questions regarding the submission of claims should contact the Central Railroad of Indiana at 203-202-8920.
AIR Monitoring information
Throughout the incident on both September 24, and September 25, and following on September 26, 2024, air monitoring tests were conducted by both the Central Railroad of Indiana and the US EPA. The results from both entities indicate that no styrene has been detected in the air near the incident site. This mirrors preliminary reports given by the EPA that styrene was not detected in the air. The EPA is also supporting re-occupancy screenings, which provide residents in the evacuated area the ability to request air quality screenings by calling 211.
Results from the air monitoring tests can be accessed below.
Central Railroad of Indiana
The Central Railroad of Indiana Preliminary Air Monitoring Summary including air monitoring data for September 24, 2024, and September 25, 2024, can be accessed here. Additionally, the Central Railroad of Indiana Preliminary Air Monitoring Summary for September 25, 2024, and September 26, 2024, can be accessed here. Community Monitoring was conducted in residential and commercial locations immediately surrounding or near the incident site.
US EPA
The US EPA coordinated air monitoring and sampling efforts to assess levels of organic vapor concentrations in the air in the areas surrounding the incident site. Handheld instruments were utilized to capture air monitoring data from roaming and stationary locations. Each portion of the data can be accessed below:
- Abbreviated Air Monitoring and Sampling and Analysis Plan, September 25, 2024
- Continuous Air Monitoring Summary Table 1, September 25, 2024
- Roving Air Monitoring Summary Table 1, September 24, 2024 (21:21) to September 25, 2024 (05:17)
- Roving Air Monitoring Summary Table 2, September 25, 2024 (00:01) to September 25, 2024 (06:09)
- Roving Air Monitoring Summary Table 1, September 25, 2024 (08:34) to September 25, 2024 (16:53)
- Continuous Air Monitoring Summary Table 2, September 25, 2024 (06:09) to September 25, 2024 (19:11)
- Roving Air Monitoring Locations, September 24-25, 2024
Greater Cincinnati Hazardous Materials UNit
The Greater Cincinnati Hazardous Materials Unit conducted air monitoring on 9/24/2024 related to the incident. Click here to view their results.
Cincinnati Fire Department
The
Cincinnati Fire department conducted air monitoring related to the incident. Click here to view their results.
Hamilton County Public Health - Air monitoring and Risk of Contamination
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Hamilton County Public Health presented on air monitoring and risk of contamination during the special session with Whitewater Township Board of Trustees, Miami Township Board of Trustees, and representatives from the Village of Cleves. The special session occurred at 6175 Dry Fork Road. Click here to view the presentation. Note: The 2 mile shelter-in-place in this document was referenced in other reports; however, a 2 mile shelter-in-place was NOT in effect for this incident.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Access Point (referral to many local mental health resources, including the Mental Health and Recovery Resources Board)
- Public Hotline: 513-558-8888
Independence Alliance (supporting independent living for those with disabilities)
- Public Hotline: 513-241-2600
Kids Thrive Pediatric Behavioral Health Services
- While they have one phone number, there are two office locations in the Cincinnati area. The phone and addresses for
those locations are included below:
- Phone: 513-740-1001
- West Cincinnati location: 5505 Cheviot Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247
- Central Cincinnati location: 7243 Eastlawn Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45237
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
- 24/7 Emergency Hotline: 513-794-3308
- General #: 513-794-3300