For the sake of credibility, I have a Bachelor's in Environmental Science and am an analyst for an environmental testing laboratory.

For those who may not be aware, last night on October 20th at 9:30pm, a 5,500-gallon tank of glycidyl methacrylate (known as GMA) began to leak. According to the EPA, there was an "error" during transfer. This tank belongs to the company MC Tank Terminal who bulk ship chemicals for production purposes.

There are several issues with how this is being handled. First and foremost, the 3-mile shelter-in-place did not take effect until 6 hours in. The containment completely failed. Officials decided to let the reaction run its course and have not noted any protocols attempted before allowing this. They estimated the release would continue for another 6-16 hours as of 1pm earlier today.

GMA is considered a "probable carcinogen" and its occupational limit is 0.01 ppm (parts per million). Its vapor is about 5x heavier than air. Further, this morning, there was dense fog and very low winds. Due to these factors, the gas was not able to rise into the air and dissipate like normal. Instead, it acted like a liquid and flowed down topography near ground level. This will make it more challenging for the EPA to map a plume, if they even decide to take this into account.

In regard to testing, the EPA says it's monitoring for VOCs and particulates and has yet to publish this data in full. Those methods are NOT capable of measuring GMA beyond a few miles from the leak site. This data would help determine more accurate safety zones. We also know that MC Tank Terminal itself has sent out a team to collect data alongside the EPA, so there could potentially be bias.

The chemical that has been released is not being measured properly beyond a few miles.

This event is unprecedented. We do not have historical data on a large release of this chemical into the environment. Officials have set evacuation and shelter zones without publishing hard data (including crucial data that hasn't even been taken yet), and are not being fully transparent.

I fully believe that the 1 and 3 mile radius are not nearly enough. AP reports residents well beyond the 3-mile zone smelling the odor.

What residents should demand to know:

• GMA-specific air data with locations, times and detection limits
• The EPA air model behind every evacuation/ shelter-in-place zone
• The readings that justified LIFTING THE SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDER
• Runoff and soil testing (Officials said tank leaked onto the ground)
• A health registry for people with symptoms

IF YOU WERE IN THE AREA: Please document when and where you had symptoms and any medical visits.

Sources:

https://toledo.oh.gov/news/2026/10/21/hazmat-evacuation-in-north-toledohttps://response.epa.gov/site/site_profile.aspx?site_id=17475
https://monographs.iarc.who.int/news-events/volume-125-some-industrial-chemical-intermediates-and-solvents-2/

Update: EPA has stated they will deploy their "TAGA" mobile lab. This will more accurately measure the concentration of GMA beyond the leak site. HOWEVER- they are not doing this until later this week, far too late.

Edit: Corrected information regarding testing methods

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Don Kissick, the Libertarian candidate running for Ohio governor, called on Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy to withdraw from the race following the controversial advertisement depicting Amy Acton's estranged mother.

In a press conference Wednesday afternoon in Ottawa, Kissick addressed the advertisement produced by Ramaswamy's campaign targeting Acton, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. He said the ad crossed an ethical boundary "incompatible with the leadership Ohio deserves."

The advertisement features Acton’s birth mother, Donna Arthur, calling her “a liar” and insinuating she has mental health issues. Arthur lost custody of her children after their stepfather was indicted for allegedly raping Acton.

The video was criticized by both Democrats and Republicans when it exploded into public view Tuesday, just two weeks before Election Day.

Kissick said his objection was not about defending a political party or endorsing Acton's candidacy, but about ethical standards.

“Integrity must have a seat at every table,” Kissick said.

He argued political competition does not excuse the use of deeply personal family trauma as a campaign weapon.

The U.S. Navy veteran also shared worries about the advertisement's impact on survivors and victims of childhood abuse.

Ramaswamy, a billionaire tech entrepreneur, claimed credit for the ad and said he will spend $4 million to promote it despite the backlash from some members of his own party.

During the press conference, Kissick also addressed the broader conduct of Ohio's gubernatorial campaign, including the absence of a traditional debate among the candidates.

Acton turned down the opportunity to debate Ramaswamy in September, citing a string of inaccurate attack ads. In a statement, her campaign said Acton is focused on “talking with Ohioans, not platforming a scam artist who spreads baseless lies about her and her family.”

Kissick said Ramaswamy has refused "repeated challenges" to debate him.

Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy's campaign, said the ad will air both online and on TV in the closing days of the campaign.

Reactions from political leaders, officials

Vice President JD Vance said during a campaign visit to Ohio on Wednesday that he is “disgusted” by the Republican pushback against the ad.

“I’m a little bit disgusted when I see Republicans across the country who are whining more about that advertisement than they are about what the congressional Democrats and other Democrats want to do to the United States of America,” Vance said in his first public comments on the ad.

Ohio Sen. Jon Husted shared a differing sentiment on the ad.

“I would not have run that ad,” Husted said in a statement to The Associated Press. He did not raise the issue during his joint appearance at the rally with Vance and Ramaswamy. Husted is in a tough fight with former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who on Tuesday called the spot “disgusting.”

The Ohio Secretary of State's office sent 10TV the following statement regarding the advertisement:

"Our office has been asked to review the ad’s compliance with legal disclaimer requirements, which we will do as part of the many other similar requests we manage, especially so close to an election.

"Our team takes these requests seriously and follows a fair process to adjudicate them as efficiently as possible."

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What Vivek did to Amy, using her abusive mother in a campaign ad, is horrible straight up. But it is also a good thing that he did this because it proved he would've been a horrible governor. Absolutely no morals in doing whatever it takes to win. This is who he is. He would've destroyed Ohio if he won, ruining the economy and destroying the land to fill it with data centers, and now Ohio finally has a chance to grow again.

I also genuinely can not believe he doubled down on the campaign ad. He could've salvaged his campaign if he just apologized and denounced it. Instead, he clarified that he was responsible for the ad and wouldn't apologize. Republicans genuinely will never apologize for their actions.

That being said, do not get complicit. Go vote for Amy regardless to ensure her victory

Want to Vote early in Buttler county ? Tough luck - you need to face Voter suppression first.

The Butler County Board of Elections is on Princeton Road in Hamilton (a blue city in a deep red county). Which is the county's only early voting site.

The main way in, Hampshire Road, is barricaded with a sheriff's car parked there. A sign says the road is under construction from October 18 to November 1, which covers nearly all of early voting.

Here's the part thats fishy - Hampshire Road was not blocked for traffic leaving the poll site. So when you dive back you will see that there is NO construction anywhere on the road, only the sheriff and the barricades.

Voter suppression is alive and well in Ohio !

We heard things like this happpen in 3rd world countries - but here it is in Ohio !

Please go vote ! If we the people don’t take back the country, there will be no country left next year.

Go Ohio! And thank you to every undecided voter this appalling behavior has persuaded. Sincerely. We cannot normalize this behavior. Thank you for holding the line on human decency.

These are horrible, vile people.

These are not serious people.

They are out to cause as much harm as possible.

First, that attack ad is disgusting. It speaks volumes to his character. Use an ad to attack someone who has suffered abuse. Sounds on brand for this guy.

But beyond that, just look at his background. Look at his business dealings. He’s a billionaire. Educated at Yale (one of those “Elites” right?). Worked at a hedge fund. Founded a drug company. Pumped and dumped an Alzheimer’s drug investment. Partnered with a Chinese state-owned private equity company and sold his company for a $175 million gain. He still owns 8% of the company. Founded an “anti woke” asset management firm with investments from Peter Thiel, JD Vance and others. Inappropriately lobbied SC pension funds.

He’s just another leech who wants to profit off of the backs of Americans. Can we admit that we are done with this kind of “leader”? Or are we going to have to learn the lesson again just because people can’t bear to not vote “Team Red”?

Things have gone terribly wrong in this country. It’s time for the people to make changes, peacefully, at the ballot box.

We need to start calling him what he really is. Unearthing Acton's mom, who let her husband rape her kids, in support of his campaign... while dismissing what she went through. If you are at rallies, if you are online, please blast his name into the dust. Pedophile affiliates need to be called what they are. His name shouldn't be separated from his title he's so proud of.