The Mayor of Salem is asking members of her community to help the residents of East Palestine recover from the impact of the Norfolk Southern train derailment, fire, and chemical spill of four weeks ago.

In an open letter to Salem residents, community organizations and leaders, Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey asked fellow citizens to donate to the East Palestine Community Foundation.

A security camera in Salem recorded flames beneath one of the rail cars that seventeen miles later went off the tracks and exploded in East Palestine on February 3. Mayor Dickey noted in her letter that the derailment could have easily happened in Salem.

“East Palestine residents and businesses continue to suffer,” said Dickey in the letter. “It is apparent to me that the city of East Palestine and their residents will need all of our support as they recover from this crisis.”

Dickey is asking those of you who can financially help, to donate to the citizens of East Palestine’s recovery effort.

Monetary donations will be collected in the Mayor's office at City Hall from Friday March 3 through March 17.

Donors may stop into the office from 8am-5pm weekdays or send donations to SalemCity Hall, in care of Mayor Dickey, 231 South Broadway Avenue, Salem, Ohio 44460

Checks should be made out to the East Palestine Community Foundation.