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Update 2: Residents in Boomer Bottom allowed to return home; evacuation order still in place for Adena Village and Mount Carbon

February 19, 2015

MONTGOMERY, W. Va. — The Unified Command announced Thursday that residents evacuated from Boomer Bottom following the West Virginia Train Derailment near Mount Carbon, are now allowed to return home. The evacuation order is still in effect for residents of Adena Village and Mount Carbon.

The decision to lift the evacuation order was made by the Unified Command based on the results of on-going air monitoring and the safety of the site.

Transportation will be provided from hotels where evacuees are staying.

Effective Friday, February 20, CSX will temporarily relocate its Outreach Center to Valley High School in Smithers, W. Va., to accommodate increased volume as residents return to their homes. Valley High School is located on Greyhound Lane in Smithers, W.Va. The Outreach Center will be open 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday. The Outreach Center at the Glen Ferris Inn will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but will re-open on Monday to address any remaining unresolved issues.

Residents are asked to bring identification (driver’s license or government ID) and AEP power bill to the Outreach Center. Residents are encouraged to bring any receipts documenting evacuation-related expenses. Households that experienced extended power outage must have the person whose name is on the bill present in order to receive compensation. If possible, only one household representative should come to check in at the Outreach Center.

Residents with questions about returning to their homes who cannot reach the Outreach Center or have related concerns may contact 1-877-TellCSX (1-877-835-5379).

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