On March 14, 2024, tornadoes struck Central Ohio causing significant damage to homes, apartments and businesses. Tragically, lives were lost and many others sustained serious injuries. While the impact was felt across 11 counties in the region, the economic damage in Logan County has been particularly severe. In response to this disaster, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) have joined forces to advocate for a disaster declaration for Logan County from the Small Business Administration (SBA). This declaration would provide support for businesses and homes that were damaged by the tornadoes.
Governor DeWine has also requested a disaster declaration, in hopes of making low-interest loans available to businesses that need assistance in repairing the damage caused by the tornadoes. The senators have urged Governor DeWine to take action and secure a disaster declaration for several other counties in Ohio that were affected by tornadoes. These counties include Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Mercer, Miami, Richland and Union.
The senators believe that securing disaster declarations for these areas will ensure that communities receive the support they need to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters. They are calling on President Biden to issue FEMA disaster declarations for these areas as soon as possible so that communities can begin rebuilding their lives and homes.
In conclusion, U.S Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) have come together to advocate for disaster declarations for several counties in Ohio that were affected by tornadoes on March 14th 2024 . They believe that securing these declarations will provide much needed support for businesses and homes that were damaged by these natural disasters allowing them to rebuild their lives and homes as soon as possible