Investigators conducted interviews with affected residents and completed environment assessments of the water, soil, and air surrounding the fertilizer plant.
It’s an initiative by FaithAction and is accepted by specific government agencies in at least 10 counties in North Carolina including Guilford, Alamance, and Forsyth.
Local organization FaithAction is holding events to help those who don’t have documentation to get identification. Community members say this helps them access their medication and address safety concerns.
After the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant caught fire, many people in the vicinity had to evacuate with no emergency funds or plans. And for the Latino community, there were more challenges, including language barriers and the fear of asking for help. Many of them turned to local community organizations instead of government entities.