INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is declaring disaster relief for Delaware, Jefferson, and Randolph Counties. The governor signed an executive order on Thursday.
It comes after tornadoes and severe storms affected those counties last week. The disaster relief declaration will help coordinate federal, state, and local agencies that can provide assistance to those affected.
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In neighboring Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to survey tornado damage in eleven Ohio counties.
The governor made the announcement on Thursday, adding that six FEMA teams are expected to begin work across the state next Tuesday. The officials will assess the damage left by last Thursday’s tornado outbreak and determine whether federal assistance should be provided.
Last Sunday, DeWine declared a State of Emergency in the impacted areas, including Delaware, Union, Licking, Crawford, Richland, and Logan counties.
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