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On Saturday, Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency for several Northeast Ohio counties following Tuesday's storms that left communities with extensive damage and a lack of power.The state of emergency is for the following eight counties:AshtabulaCuyahogaGeaugaLakeLorainPortageSummitTrumbull'This declaration of a state of emergency will give the state the ability to give these communities expedited assistance.
Friday, DeWine issued a proclamation for assistance stating, 'all State departments and agencies to be at the ready and to utilize their personnel and resources as necessary to protect the lives, safety, health, and property of the citizens of Ohio and to assist with recovery efforts in communities impacted by this severe weather event if needed and requested by local authorities.
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