Biden approves Ohio disaster declaration after deadly tornadoes [Video]

WASHINGTON — The White House has announced that President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration in Ohio following the deadly storms that impacted 11 counties across the state in March. 

Biden has ordered federal assistance “to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by tornadoes on March 14, 2024.”

According to the White House, Biden’s approval will make federal funding available to affected individuals in the following counties:

“Ohio EMA and my administration have worked tirelessly to advocate on behalf of the victims of the recent tornadoes in and around Indian Lake,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in a statement. “I thank FEMA and the President for hearing our calls to provide needed federal relief to affected Ohioans as soon as possible.”

Assistance from the federal government can include “grants for temporary housing …