Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in 11 Ohio counties following last week's devastating tornados. In addition, the Ohio National Guard has been activated to help clean up debris in Logan County, one of the hardest hit areas, where three people were killed by the storms. At this time, Logan County officials are asking that you not self-deploy to the area as many roads are still littered with debris.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

1. PRAY - Prayers are needed for all those who lost homes and vehicles, or whose property was damaged. We especially pray for the families of those who lost their lives during the storms.
2. GIVE - Donations to the West Ohio Disaster Response fund allow us to be ready to provide assistance wherever and whenever it is needed. There are two ways to give:

• Online through the West Ohio website.
• By mailing a check to West Ohio Conference, 32 Wesley Blvd, Worthington OH 43085, with "West Ohio Disaster Response" in the Memo line.

3. LEARN - Learn how to respond to disasters both near and far by becoming a trained Early Response Team member. The next training is April 13 in Findlay.

• Register for the April 13 ERT Training

4. WAIT - If and when an open invitation for volunteers is issued, it will be communicated in NewsNet, on social media, and on the West Ohio website.