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The Ohio Department of Taxation is the administrative department of the Ohio state government [1] responsible for collection and administration of most state taxes, several local taxes and the oversight of real property taxation.
Flood debris crowds the side of county Route 14 in Canisteo, which suffered extensive damage during Friday's flood. Local, state reps: Steuben needs to clear debris from flood-prone waterways
Ohio EPA establishes and enforces standards for air, water, waste management and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. The Agency also provides financial assistance to businesses and communities; environmental education programs for businesses and the public; and pollution prevention assistance to help businesses minimize ...
Building a barrier to divert water is a solid way to prevent flood damage, but that’s just one part of fighting floods. ... many state readiness guidelines estimate that it takes an average of ...
Areas in Ohio are potentially vulnerable to "formerly tropical illnesses" like Zika and West Nile making their way into the state. [6] Tickborne Diseases (spread by ticks) are an increasing concern in Ohio too as it has been one of the frequently suffered disease. Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is also known common. [7]
The NFIP is a U.S. government program that provides flood insurance to property owners, but to qualify communities must adopt control measures to reduce damage caused by flooding.
Flood Control Act of 1928, passed in the wake of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. FCA 1928 had three important effects. It increased public awareness of advances in flood control theory and practice. It put flood control on par with other major projects of its time with the largest public works appropriation ever authorized.
The Miami Conservancy District is a river management agency operating in Southwest Ohio to control flooding of the Great Miami River and its tributaries. It was organized in 1915 following the catastrophic Great Dayton Flood of the Great Miami River in March 1913, which hit Dayton, Ohio particularly hard.