Gov. DeWine pens letter to Pres. Trump requesting FEMA declaration
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office has announced he has written to Pres. Donald J. Trump requesting a Presidential Major Damage Declaration for multiple Ohio counties, including Perry, following the August storms. Gov. DeWine said it will be critical to the recovery in the twenty-three Ohio counties for the declaration to take place….
Second shipment of flood relief supplies arrives
NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — A second shipment of supplies to assist flood survivors in Perry County has arrived at South Main Church of Christ in New Lexington. The supplies are an invaluable and highly generous contribution by Churches of Christ Disaster Relief, Inc. We are unable to convey how grateful and thankful we are for…
Gov. DeWine is seeking a federal disaster declaration for Perry Co.
Ohio Governor Mike Dewine has announced Perry is one of eighteen counties in Ohio which are included in an application for help from the Federal Emergency Management agency. See the following page for more information:https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-requests-expedited-federal-storm-damage-assessments “Ohio has been incessantly hit by storms since August 10, and without a break in the rain, the damage keeps…
Roof Damage: Operation Blue Roof from FEMA
If you have roof damage from the Aug. 10, 2026 severe storms, you may want to monitor the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Operation Blue Roof program for a temporary blue tarp roof for your home. It is a no-cost program. The number to reach Operation Blue Roof is: tel:888-766-3258 Please bear in mind the program…
Flood Recovery Resource Contacts
We would like to help you find the government resources you need, faster. In an emergency, please dial tel:911 New Lexington Ohio Police Department tel:7403424123 New Lexington Ohio Fire & EMS tel:7403424535 Perry County Ohio Sheriff’s Office tel:7403424123 Ohio State Highway Patrol Lancaster Post (serving Perry County) tel:7406541523 Perry County Emergency Management Agency tel:7403421141 American…
Free Supplies for Flood Survivors
South Main Church of Christ in New Lexington is working in partnership with the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort to help distribute supplies to flood survivors in Perry County. We are eager to help our neighbors in New Lexington, Crooksville and Roseville with the supplies they need during this struggling time. Our hours are:…
