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Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Portman, Brown Urge President Trump to Swiftly Approve Ohio's Request for Addendum to Major Disaster Declaration

Letter

Date: July 9, 2019
Location: Washington, D.C
Issues: Government Budget and Spending Federal, State and Local Relations

Dear Mr. President:

We write to urge you to act swiftly on the request by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for an addendum to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration granted on June 18 to include the Public Assistance Grant Program for 5 counties in Ohio.

Tornadoes, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides in Ohio led to significant damage, causing widespread destruction of homes, apartments, and businesses. The State and local governments in the affected areas do not have the capability to sufficiently respond to this major disaster, and therefore, federal assistance is necessary to supplement recovery efforts.

We fully support Governor DeWine's request, and urge your prompt consideration. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

Thank you,

Senator Rob Portman

Senator Sherrod Brown


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