Gov. DeWine Asks Trump to Activate FEMA Aid After August Storms
The request would expand FEMA and Small Business Administration aid to homeowners, renters and businesses after storms destroyed at least 50 properties, officials said.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump on Wednesday for 23 counties ravaged by severe August storms, flooding, and tornadoes.
- Severe weather between August 10 and August 23 produced flash flooding and 17 confirmed tornadoes across Ohio, resulting in two deaths, four injuries, and approximately 59 water rescues by emergency responders.
- Preliminary damage assessments by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration found at least 50 homes and businesses destroyed, 806 with major damage, and 475 with minor damage.
- DeWine's request seeks activation of FEMA's Individual Assistance Grant Program for temporary housing and repairs, alongside low-interest SBA loans covering uninsured property losses for affected Ohioans.
- Executive Director Sima Merick of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency emphasized that federal assistance is critical because the disaster's magnitude exceeds local and state capabilities to provide comprehensive support.
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Husted, Moreno, Balderson back disaster declaration for Ohio following severe storms | The Highland County Press
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) today in urging President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to grant a major disaster declaration for Ohio following devastating damage caused by severe storms that moved through Ohio on Aug. 10-23, 2026.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has asked for President Donald Trump to issue a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Ohio counties due to damage from severe thunderstorms in August.
DeWine requests federal disaster declaration for Ohio - Peak of Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is asking President Donald Trump to issue a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration following severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes that impacted Ohio in August. The request covers 23 counties, including Champaign, Clark, Logan, Madison and Shelby counties, along with Adams, […]
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