The state of Ohio declared a state of emergency in Perry and Muskingum counties, according to an announcement from the governor’s office on Aug. 11.
The proclamation includes activation of the Ohio National Guard to assist personnel from each county with water rescues or evacuations, especially in the hard-hit and submerged villages of Roseville and Crooksville.
Emergencies were also declared at the county levels by both Perry and Muskingum officials earlier Aug. 11. Multiple villages and thousands of residents in eastern and northern Perry and across Muskingum were barraged by heavy rain, flooded and left without power.
Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel urged Ohioans to prepare for more storms and dangerous conditions, the announcement noted.
“When severe weather impacts Ohio, we work closely with and support county emergency management agencies and assist with any requests they have,” added Ohio EMA Executive Director Sima Merick. “When roadways are covered with water, we encourage people to be safe and exercise patience, turn around, and find an alternate route.”
This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Ohio declares state of emergency for Perry, Muskingum counties due to flooding
Reporting by Shawn Digity, Zanesville Times Recorder / Zanesville Times Recorder
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