Governor Declares State of Emergency in 11 Counties, Activates Ohio National Guard

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a proclamation today declaring a state of emergency across 11 counties impacted by last week’s severe weather.

The counties include:

• Auglaize
• Crawford
• Darke
• Delaware
• Hancock
• Licking
• Logan
• Mercer
• Miami
• Richland
• Union

The declaration orders all relevant State departments and agencies to lend their services, equipment, supplies, and personnel as necessary to assist in the response and recovery effort. Agencies providing support include the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and Ohio Department of Administrative Services.

In addition, Governor DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard to help Logan County officials with the clean up of storm debris on public property. An assessment team from the 200th REDHORSE Squadron was deployed to Logan County this morning to conduct an assessment of needed support.

Cross Issues Statement on Declaration by Governor DeWine

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jon Cross (R-Findlay) issued the following statement on Governor DeWine signing a disaster declaration after last week’s storms:

“Thank you to Governor DeWine for signing a disaster declaration to help bring immediate support so the Indian Lake community can begin to rebuild. The Governor listened to the residents who asked him to send in the National Guard to assist with the cleanup efforts.

I applaud Ohio Northern University which is on standby with its mobile pharmacy to help residents in need if called upon.

I would also like to thank all the local businesses and residents of the 83rd district who have come together and shown a tremendous outpouring of support for their neighbors.

As we continue with the recovery efforts we are working on both short and long-term plans to rebuild Indian Lake and ensure it comes back better than ever.

As more information becomes available, I will update you on how we can help our community.”