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Disaster Assistance Available to Six Additional Ohio Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Flood victims living in Columbiana and five other Ohio counties may now be eligible for disaster assistance through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, according to Gov. Bob Taft. "The severe storms have disrupted the lives of many Ohioans," Taft said. "This assistance is available immediately to help families who were negatively impacted."Flood victims residing in Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Noble, and Summit counties may apply for one of two types of disaster assistance:Families may qualify for up to $1,500 in disaster assistance.Certain elderly and disabled individuals may qualify for up to $750 in disaster assistance.Victims in Athens and Perry counties were declared eligible for assistance May 20.Each year, the department reserves $5 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding for disaster victims in counties declared in a state of emergency. In order to be eligible for up to $1,500 in disaster assistance money, families must include a minor child, or pregnant woman, and have evidence of economic need.Elderly and disabled individuals in these counties who are not eligible for TANF assistance may be eligible for one-time cash assistance of up to $750. Only one payment may be made per dwelling. To be eligible for this type of assistance, a person must be at least 55 years old and childless or receiving certain disability benefits, impacted by the severe weather and provide evidence of an economic need to the county department of job and family services.In Columbiana County, applications are being accepted at the county Job and Family Services office at 110 N. Nelson Ave., Lisbon. The phone number is (330) 424-1471."