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Perry County Floods Leave Devastation | Columbus News
Perry County is reeling from catastrophic flooding that struck on August 11th, with dozens of buildings destroyed and hundreds of rescue missions underway across Perry and Muskingum Counties. One life was lost as residents like Brian Paul scrambled to save their families amid rising waters, only to return to homes buried in mud. Governor Mike DeWine activated the National Guard and headed to the region to assess damage and meet affected families. The storm is part of a broader severe weather outbreak that hit Ohio, including Columbus. Local heroes like Erica Atkinson, owner of Jim’s…
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