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State Resources Mobilized to Assist Those Affected by Severe Weather

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to monitor the severe weather that impacted western Ohio on Thursday.  This was an extremely dangerous weather system.  The Ohio EMA, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are working together to assist local communities in the path of the storms.   Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. …

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The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission’s Water Assistance Program

The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community ActionCommission will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater (sewer)assistance. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program provides eligibleOhioans assistance paying water and wastewater bills. Clients need to have copies of the following documents: Copies of their most recent water/wastewater bills; A list of all household members and proof of income for …

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Ohio Department of Agriculture Hosts Indiana and Michigan AG Leaders to Discuss Water Quality

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (March 13, 2024) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) hosted a discussion around water conservation with agricultural leaders from Indiana and Michigan to focus on improving water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB). ODA Director Brian Baldridge joined Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director …

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Governor DeWine Announces $5 Million in Funding to Improve Maternal and Infant Health

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the Ohio Department of Health in partnership with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth has awarded $5 million to 19 community- and faith-based organizations to improve supports to pregnant women and newly-parenting families. “Giving all Ohioans the best possible start in life truly begins before a child is even born and …

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