CLEVES, Ohio — Styrene is no longer venting from a train car near Cleves and Whitewater Township, but families who were evacuated from homes in the area and businesses that shut down are still unable to return, officials announced during a Wednesday morning press conference.
Roads in the area are also closed and will remain that way “for an undetermined amount of time,” according to Little Miami Fire Department Chief Mike Siefke.
But for the residents of the 210 homes evacuated in the area, there are lingering questions.
The Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency released a Frequently Asked Questions guide that provides some answers:
Q: Why can’t I go home yet?
A: The situation is still active as first responders work to ensure resident’s safety. Within the half-mile radius of the event, there is still potential for exposure to toxic chemicals.
In addition, there is the potential for an explosion to occur and the evacuation order will …