Creagency 2
Introduction to Creagency members
Creative Director: Joe
Art Director: Sara
Writers: Emma & Cate
Grant Director: Cate
Researcher: Alyssa
Timeline
Feb. 1, 2023
Starting Point: Madison, IL
Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:12 pm
FIRST POINT OF CONCERN: Salem, OH
Train cars were seen sparking and on fire.
Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:55 pm
POINT OF DERAILMENT: East Palestine, OH
53 Train cars carrying dangerous chemicals derailed.
Afterwards:
EPA and Ohio Fire Department planned a "Controlled Burn"
This released toxic vinyl chloride and other carcinogens into the air
Overview of problem:
Challenges and Implications of the Derailment:
Toxic chemicals in bodies of water
Damage to wildlife and animals
Physical Health effects on people
Negative mental health impacts
Residents still in need, and not receiving help
Still not declared a state of emergency
Significance within the context of sustainability: Limited Number of resources -> Derailment destroying more resources
Unity Council for East Palestine
Represents affected residents, and all the people of East Palestine affected by the derailment
The mission: community oversight board to ensure the right of the people to martial clean air, water, and soil
The purpose: the community of East Palestine to band together to help resolve issues stemming from the train derailment
Jamie Wallace
President/Founder of Unity Council of East Palestine
Shared her story, and spread awareness to all types of issues created by the derailment
How we can help? What can people outside of East Palestine do to help the residents?
Main Focus - Mental Health
Currently working on a grant proposal
Visual campaign and Tiktok
Grant
Allocation of funds
Select mental health resources
Free to residents
Listening to all residents and advocating for their needs!
Visual Campaign & Tiktok
Conclusion
Our main contributions were writing a grant proposal to fund mental health services as well as creating various media campaigns to bring attention to East Palestine. Our impact is creating a lasting service that any East Palestine resident can go to for various free mental health services.
For further inquiries, contact us at astesaly@mail.gvsu.edu
