(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio’s Mahoning County has been added to FEMA Individual Assistance program due to flooding that occurred in late May.
“I am pleased that FEMA acknowledges the flooding damage in Mahoning County and is stepping up to the plate to help those affected by this severe storm,” Governor DeWine said. “Numerous families that have never had water issues before saw extreme flooding in late May.”
“The same storm system that spawned the tornadoes in the areas of Dayton, Trotwood, and Celina last month also dumped rain on parts of Mahoning County, leading to severe flooding,” Governor DeWine said last week when asking FEMA to add Mahoning County to the disaster.
In addition to possible low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the declaration opens up the Individual Assistance for people in Mahoning County.
Individuals and businesses impacted from the storms in the 11 declared counties can register for FEMA assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585).
