Tag: natural disasters
Mahoning County: Study confirms connection between fracking and earthquake risk
A study from Miami University researchers shows that 77 earthquakes were produced while a Utica shale well was being fracked.
Mixed bag of drought, flooding and warm weather predicted for spring
Above-normal temperatures this spring are most likely across most of the continental U.S.
Ohioans hit by storms can get low interest loans
Ohioans impacted by damaging winds and severe weather the weekend of June 30 could be eligible for emergency assistance in the form of reduced interest rates on loans.
Ohio pounded by severe weather
COLUMBUS -- Violent storms that tore through the eastern United States late Friday, June 29, have left at least 12 people dead and more...
Henryville ‘super cell’ tornado relief
Henryville 'super cell' tornado relief:A series of tornados swept across Midwest states March 2, resulting in more than 30 fatalities in southern Indiana and...
Youngstown meeting doesn’t give exact answers to earthquake questions
YOUNGSTOWN — Without a doubt, injection wells in Ohio will continue to be a hot topic in the future.Youngstown Mayor Chuck Sammarone convened a...
FSA Andy: SURE program helps farmers in difficult times
The Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program was authorized by the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 to provide assistance to producers suffering crop losses because of disasters.
Ohio firefighters assist with efforts to battle wildfire blazes in Texas
COLUMBUS -- Ohio wildfire fighters are playing a Texas-sized role in helping to control record-setting numbers of wildfires in the drought-stricken Lone Star State,...
USDA designates 49 Ohio counties as disaster areas
WASHINGTON -- The USDA has designated 49 counties in Ohio as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rain, flooding, flash flooding, high winds, excessive heat and tornadoes.
Ohio treasurer offers assistance for those impacted by severe weather
COLUMBUS -- Residents in northeast Ohio who have been impacted by flooding following recent severe storms could be eligible for emergency disaster assistance under the Renew Ohio and Rebuild Ohio programs.
