COLUMBUS, Ohio — In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency for four counties in southern Ohio: Lawrence, Jackson, Pike, and Scioto. The declaration, made on Wednesday, aims to expedite state assistance to these communities as they recover from the severe storm.
“This declaration of a state of emergency will give the State the ability to expedite assistance to these communities,” said Governor DeWine. “We will continue to monitor needs and help communities in Southern Ohio recover from the damage and remove large amounts of debris from the recent storm event.”
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) is working closely with officials from the impacted counties to assess the damage and provide necessary resources. Ohio EMA has been in contact with local County Emergency Management Agencies (county EMAs) and will continue to offer support as the situation develops.
Local governments in need of assistance are encouraged to contact their respective County Emergency Management Agency Offices for aid as the recovery process begins.