DeWine declares state of emergency for flood-soaked Ohio counties

McARTHUR, Ohio (WCMH) — Help is on the way for Ohio communities hit by September storms.

While in Vinton County touring flood damage on Tuesday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency for more than a dozen counties.

“You’ve got damage that goes well beyond state roads,” DeWine said.

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He got a firsthand look at what Vinton County residents have been going through, from flooded roadways to damaged homes and businesses…

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