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Ashamed-Reflection-9 OP t1_j9uypwg wrote

Reply to comment by ButtBlock in I am tracking and mapping observations of the mysterious odor and residue that is being reported across the Northeast. While most reports are concentrated in NY, I have heard anecdotal reports of the event in PA since the first night the odor cloud rolled in. by Ashamed-Reflection-9

Not that it matters but I'm not a dude. More importantly, I am in no way implying that this came from Ohio. I didn't even mention Ohio in my post. I realize that the article I linked caused an image to display with my post that is related to the Ohio disaster but that is just a coincidence. That being said, until someone determines the cause of the odor, I'm not ruling anything out. That's why I'm collecting data to map out a timeline.

The reason I personally am so alarmed is that that odor cloud sat on top of my house for well over 17 hours in a literal fog. The smell was very strong, it was chemically, and it burned my throat. My daughter's eyes were burning and my other daughter got an instant headache from it. The day that it rolled in, I had an unusually terrible migraine that kept me in bed for most of the day.

When I heard that other people were posting about it, on Thursday night, I found that it wasn't just my neighborhood, people from across my entire county were reporting the smell and complaining of headaches, burning sensations, dizziness, and nausea. I also saw that phenomenon extended into neighboring counties, as well as PA and NJ. I saw that many people called in the odor and police were already investigating but were unable to locate the source so I contacted the DEC, around 9pm and reported it through the oil spill hotline. I also contacted the NY Department of Health that night as well as my county's department of health. I was hoping to mobilize someone with the ability to determine the health risk that night because it was very intense, it was being reported in such a wide area, and people were feeling sick.

While I was able to speak with actual people that night, it wasn't until late Friday morning that the DEC deployed employees to come out and test the air but by then, it had mostly moved on. There were trace amounts of the odor but at that point, it wouldn't have concerned anyone. Unsurprisingly, the DEC air testing did not result in anything of concern.

Meanwhile, it was moving farther east and north. People were now reporting the smell and the residue.

I also learned that my friend was in their car near my house when the odor rolled in. Their car was covered in residue and it reeked like someone bombed their car with axe body spray. Three carwashes later, the odor was just as powerful. I reported that to the DEC this Monday. I asked if there was a way to test the residue and the DEC employee was like "Huh, I guess I can check the office for testing dishes."

I watched this cloud move across the Northeast with no answers. I also noticed that there is very little news coverage. So, yeah, I'm concerned about it. Lastly, I am not looking for something to worry about; I'm looking for answers so I can stop worrying.

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hypotenoos t1_j9uykq3 wrote

Reply to comment by Cute_Platypus_5989 in is there a reason why the citizens of Pennsylvania allow utilities to be so high? by Cute_Platypus_5989

With natural gas isn’t the residential rate in PA pretty much middle of the pack in the US?

As for the gasoline tax that’s the result of borrowing against those funds for decades and never putting the money into the repairs and updates early enough. Now instead of fixing bridges they have to totally replace them.

That’s government, not corporations.

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Sillycats2 t1_j9uw05b wrote

Reply to comment by IamSauerKraut in Central Bucks SD playing the victim card after losing their communications firm by Pennzingers

In the old days? To handle requests from the local media for a variety of stories, such as covering the school play, science fair, elementary school event, exceptional students and access for sporting events. Also to inform news agencies of said stories, be a spokesperson for the school in the event of a crisis or emergency, coordinate interviews with principals or the superintendent.

These days? Run interference so none of the admins or elected officials have to speak to the press. And even then, they usually hide, too. Trump’s taught everyone that ignoring the media and taking offense to anyone who DARES to question an elected or appointed official is perfectly fine and should come with no consequences. School boards in PA, many of which have always been hives of power-hungry Karens and Kens, are on steroids now.

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Ashamed-Reflection-9 OP t1_j9us9i4 wrote

Reply to comment by Thats_classified in I am tracking and mapping observations of the mysterious odor and residue that is being reported across the Northeast. While most reports are concentrated in NY, I have heard anecdotal reports of the event in PA since the first night the odor cloud rolled in. by Ashamed-Reflection-9

Sorry, I originally wrote this post from a NY standpoint. NYS authorities are investigating. Like the DEC and Department of Health. Orange County, NY authorities and affected towns were also looking into it.
https://hudsonvalleypost.com/odd-smell-that-makes-some-feel-really-sick-spreads-in-new-york-state/

Connecticut DEC is aware of the situation as well. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/strange-smell-in-the-air-residue-on-cars-across-connecticut/2978725/

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