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DR-1444-OH: Severe Storms And Tornadoes

Major disaster declaration for Ohio, declared 11/18/2002 for a severe storm. Covers 20 designated areas.

Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

Declared
11/18/2002
Incident began
11/10/2002
Incident ended
11/10/2002
Areas
20

Programs approved

Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened

  • Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
  • Individual AssistanceAid for people and families in older declarations
  • Public AssistanceNot approved for this declaration
  • Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Ashland County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Auglaize County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Coshocton County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Cuyahoga County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Franklin County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Hancock County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Henry County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Huron County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Lorain County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Medina County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Ottawa County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Paulding County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Putnam County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Sandusky County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Seneca County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Summit County11/18/2002IHIA
Union County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Van Wert County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Wayne County11/18/2002IHIAHM
Wood County11/18/2002IHIAHM

IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-1444-OH
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Severe Storm
Title
Severe Storms And Tornadoes
Individual Assistance deadline
01/17/2003
Closed out
03/05/2009

The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.

FEMA page for DR-1444-OH

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026

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