Gov. Mike DeWine issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency for Ohio Saturday afternoon amid extreme cold temperatures and a major winter storm set to pass through the state.
The proclamation, which includes DeWine’s directive, states that state agencies, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and the Ohio Department of Transportation, will provide additional resources and support local communities as needed.
According to DeWine, it also directs the Ohio Department of Administrative Services to suspend normal state purchasing requirements to obtain any necessary resources or supplies to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Ohioans…