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Ohio Flood Victims Get State Aid | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s Franklin, Morgan, Muskingum, and Perry counties took a brutal hit from August storms and flash floods, leaving homes and businesses in ruins. The Ohio Controlling Board has approved $500K in emergency aid for affected residents — prioritizing families with kids, seniors, and people with disabilities earning under 300% of the federal poverty line. Eligible families can receive up to $1,500 toward rebuilding costs. While this state-backed relief is a crucial first step, officials are urgently pushing for a federal disaster declaration to unlock FEMA support — which could…
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