President orders disaster aid for Ohio floods

The head of the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Ohio to help meet the recovery needs of flood-stricken businesses, families, and communities.

Michael Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response, said the assistance was authorised under a major disaster declaration issued by President Bush following a review of FEMA’s analysis of the state’s request for federal relief. The declaration covers damage to private and public property from severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides beginning on January 3th.

Immediately after the declaration, Brown designated the counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Licking, Morgan, Ross, Tuscarawas and Washington eligible for aid to affected residents and business owners.

Ron Sherman of FEMA was named by Brown to coordinate federal recovery operations. Sherman said that those in the counties designated for aid to affected residents and business owners can begin the disaster application process by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.

•Date: 29th January 2004 •Region: N.America •Type: Article •Topic: Disaster recovery
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