EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (NBC) — Actor Luke Grimes, who plays "Kayce" in the hit series "Yellowstone," was in East Palestine, Ohio Friday morning.
The Ohio native was on hand to give away 250 water filtration systems to local residents who have been impacted by February’s toxic train derailment.
Grimes signed autographs and took pictures with fans.
After hearing about the derailment, the actor knew he had to help.
“Ah you know, I don't know why or what went on or what the miscommunication was but obviously something happened here that needed to be addressed and it wasn't and I’m not sure why but these people need help and this is not okay,” Grimes said.
The actor was also joined Friday by the Jeff Ruby family who owns a number of restaurants across the state.
The Ruby family and Grimes presented the mayor of East Palestine with a check for $100,000 to go toward recovery efforts.
The EPA announced earlier this week that it could take another two months to remove all the toxic water and soil from the crash site.
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