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FEMA disaster aid approved for 7 Ohio counties. Here is what to know
Seven Ohio counties approved for FEMA major disaster assistance on Oct. 2, 2026 after flooding and 17 tornadoes Aug. 10-13. 50 homes destroyed, 806 major damage, 475 minor damage. FEMA Individual Assistance includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs, rental assistance. 16 additional counties pending. Applications open at DisasterAssistance.gov. Does not explicitly discuss mold; included as disaster-repair context.
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Source publication date: 2026-10-02
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio, US
- Application status
- unverified
Seven Ohio counties approved for FEMA major disaster assistance on Oct. 2, 2026 after flooding and 17 tornadoes Aug. 10-13. 50 homes destroyed, 806 major damage, 475 minor damage. FEMA Individual Assistance includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs, rental assistance. 16 additional counties pending. Applications open at DisasterAssistance.gov. Does not explicitly discuss mold; included as disaster-repair context.
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The Columbus Dispatch
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/10/02/fema-storm-disaster-aid-ohio-counties/92064826007/Record updated . See corrections policy.