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President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Ohio (Aug 2026 storms, tornadoes, flooding)
FEMA announced a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Ohio on October 2, 2026, making federal assistance available to individuals in seven counties (Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry) affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and landslides from August 10-22, 2026. Assistance includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans, and other recovery programs. Residents should file insurance claims first, then apply via DisasterAssistance.gov or 1-800-621-3362.
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Source publication date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
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FEMA announced a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Ohio on October 2, 2026, making federal assistance available to individuals in seven counties (Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry) affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and landslides from August 10-22, 2026. Assistance includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans, and other recovery programs. Residents should file insurance claims first, then apply via DisasterAssistance.gov or 1-800-621-3362.
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