Brown, Warren, Hirono, Murray, Colleagues Again Seek Answers from Secretary of Defense Esper on Slow and Disjointed Response to Covid-19

Senators Write To DoD’s After It Deflected Legitimate Concerns with False Accusations Continued Rise in New Cases Raises Ongoing Concerns about Readiness and Morale

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined colleagues in once again asking Secretary of Defense Mark T.

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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
100 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2020

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Marion-Richland-Morrow-Knox-
100 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2020

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN
RICHLAND...MARION...MORROW AND KNOX COUNTIES...

At 100 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Richwood to near Johnstown.
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September is National Preparedness Month

Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.

COLUMBUS, OH – National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized annually in September to encourage family and community disaster planning not only for a month, but throughout the year. As our state and nation continue to respond to COVID-19, National Preparedness Month is an ideal time for Ohioans to ensure they are prepared for any disaster, including a pandemic.Read full story

Governor DeWine Requests Department of Defense to Address PFAS Issues

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine sent a letter today to Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Mark Esper asking DOD to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ohio EPA and the city of Dayton to take more expedient and preventative measures to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and protect the Great Buried Valley Aquifer, which supplies drinking water to more than 2.3 million people in Southwest Ohio, including more than 400,000 people in the Dayton metropolitan area.… Read full story