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As more intense rains overwhelm storm drain systems, Athens and other communities consider flood-control alternatives
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the unusually heavy rains this summer, videos popped up on social media showing water gushing out of storm drains in Athens. This was presented by frustrated residents as evidence the city is failing to properly maintain the storm drainage system, leading to blocked lines and flooded roads, homes and businesses.
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Disaster Help Available in Zanesville Through Nov. 20 for Storm Survivors
Southeast Ohio residents still digging out from August’s severe weather have about a week left to get in-person federal disaster help in Zanesville, where a FEMA and Small Business Administration outreach site runs through Friday, November 20, according to a community announcement reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
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Federal Disaster Help Opens in Zanesville Nov. 2-20 for Muskingum County Survivors
Muskingum County residents affected by August severe weather can get in-person help with federal disaster assistance in Zanesville starting Monday, November 2, through November 20, according to a community announcement reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available at the Newton […]
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Federal Disaster Help Comes to Zanesville in Person Nov. 2-20
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Muskingum County residents still recovering from August’s severe weather can sit down face-to-face with federal disaster officials in Zanesville starting Monday, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration open a multi-week outreach site at the Newton Township Fire Department. The Survivor Outreach Availability site, at 5490 Maysville […]
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FEMA, SBA Bring In-Person Disaster Help to Zanesville Nov. 2-20 After August Storms
Muskingum County residents still recovering from August’s severe weather can sit down in person with federal disaster officials in Zanesville from Nov. 2 through Nov. 20, as representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration staff a Survivor Outreach Availability site at the Newton Township Fire Department, 5490 Maysville Pike, […]
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Road crews prepare for winter weather
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Disaster recovery center opens in Reynoldsburg to support residents impacted by August floods
Disaster recovery centers are now open to support central Ohio residents impacted by the flooding that occurred in the region between Aug. 10-22. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance funding is available to affected individuals in Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum and Perry counties after flooding from Aug. 10-22.
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Summer floods bring fall mosquitoes
ATHENS, Ohio — Mosquitos have proliferated in Athens County in recent weeks after repeated flooding this summer and high temperatures created ideal conditions for the pests, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Normally, Athens County receives a little over 3 inches of rain on average in September according to...
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El Niño: A Look At Ohio’s Weather This Fall And Winter
Written by: Rebecca Straits (rjs006@marietta.edu) Each year it feels like the summers are getting longer and the winters are getting harsher — and the cause is a little deeper than climate change. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate event that happens in the Pacific Ocean where cold-nutrient rich...