FEMA and Ohio EMA to Open Disaster Recovery Centers

COLUMBUS, OH - As announced last week, President Trump has approved a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for seven Ohio counties impacted by August's severe weather: Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, and Perry.

Homeowners and renters in these counties are encouraged to apply for federal assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov or DisasterAssistance.gov/es. Additional information is available at FEMA.gov and the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open this week to support those affected. Recovery specialists can check application status, explain available recovery programs.

"Residents visiting the Disaster Recovery Centers can learn about available resources and assistance," said Sima Merick, Executive Director of Ohio EMA. "I strongly encourage anyone with losses in the impacted areas to visit a DRC to learn what help is available."

Ohio EMA leads statewide disaster response and recovery efforts, coordinating with state and federal partners to support impacted communities and strengthen future resilience.

Disaster Recovery Center Locations

Franklin County (serving Franklin and Licking Counties)

• Reynoldsburg Community Church, 1636 Graham Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Perry County (serving Perry, Morgan, and Muskingum Counties)

• William H. Barker Community Center, 13047 Karl Brown Road, Roseville, OH 43777

Hamilton County (serving Hamilton and Clermont Counties)

• Hamilton County Central Campus, 1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Operating Dates

• Week 1: Oct 7-11
• Week 2: Oct 12-18
• Week 3: Oct 19-25
• Week 4: Oct 26-Nov 1

Hours

• Oct 7: 12 PM-8 PM
• Mon-Fri: 8 AM-8 PM
• Sat: 10 AM-6 PM
• Sun: 10 AM-4 PM

Hours and dates may change based on attendance.