Emergency Disaster Funding Announced For Area Counties Impacted by Flooding

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The State Controlling Board accepted an emergency funding plan Monday developed by Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) to assist families in four Ohio counties hit with devastating floods since August 10.

The Controlling Board released $500,000 for emergency disaster assistance in Perry,  Muskingum, Morgan and Franklin Counties.

“I am proud to advocate for this key funding for my district and other counties, and I am happy to see these critical dollars going to help our families in crisis,” Schaffer said. “This funding will go a long way toward assisting families in Perry and the other counties to get back on their feet and on the road to recovery.”

The emergency funding plan, which will be managed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), will send funding to the four counties’ local job and family services offices to begin reimbursing up to $750-$1,500 in emergency expenses to individuals and families in affected areas. The funds are restricted for those who have suffered large-scale losses, are senior citizens or families with children, and earn less than 300% of the poverty line.

This funding is effective until a federal emergency disaster declaration is signed by President Donald Trump. After the President’s action, FEMA funding will take over.