Kasich asks Trump for disaster declaration from Feb. flooding
"The greatest impact from this incident is damage to critical infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and public buildings," Kasich said in a letter to the President. "There are reports of hundreds of road washouts. Some of these projects will require extensive engineering and design before construction can even begin, resulting in prolonged road closures, extensive detours and dangerous traveling conditions."
Kasich issued an emergency proclamation
Counties covered by Kasich's request for federal assistance include:
In
Among the damage reported by the
On Wednesday,
"Severe storms and extreme rainfall last month in southern
A timeline of the flooding an events surrounding the response provided by Kasich's office is as follows:
Joint
Ohio EMA makes request to
Ohio EMA facilitated the clean-up kits to
Ohio EMA facilitated delivery of 50 flood cleanup kits from the
ODOT geologists are on the scene in
Ohio EMA provides damage assistance guidance to county EMA.
ODOT provides visual message boards and traffic control; OSHP assisting ODOT with traffic control.
Ohio EMA transitions from assessment and monitoring to partial activation.
ODNR sends liaisons to
Ohio EMA sends staff to five county EOCs as liaison officers.
ODNR delivers water pump to
Ohio EMA provides 3,000 sandbags to
ODNR pre-positions swift water rescue team.
Ohio EMA provides 2,000 sandbags to
State agencies prepare all equipment to ensure they are ready when needed.
Flood defense water pumps provided to
Ohio EMA provides flood safety messaging to county EMA directors for dissemination.
ODNR reaches out to affected counties.
Several county Emergency Operations Centers open.
Ohio EMA regional staff meet with county EMA directors regarding preparations for potential flooding
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