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Gov. DeWine deploys state crews including National Guard to flood-damaged Ohio counties

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine say he has deployed state resources to Perry, Muskingum and Morgan counties following severe summer storms and flooding.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio National Guard are assisting local crews as more rain threatens the region.

Ohio has been in the heart of the summer storm systems that have crossed the Midwest since early last week,” said Governor DeWine. “Communities in Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan counties have unfortunately been affected again by this latest round of storms, and we are sending additional state help to local first responders.

Troopers are managing traffic control, ODOT crews are clearing debris from roads and bridges, and National Guard personnel are assisting with sandbagging and food distribution.

DeWine said the counties were hit by a wave of storms sweeping across the Midwest since last week.

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