

However, DeWine submitted a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on March 5 requesting a 120-day extension. Governors have just 30 days from the occurring event to make a request for emergency declaration. I don’t understand why DeWine wouldn’t want to do everything in his capabilities as a public servant to help his citizens.” “It’s really, really important for DeWine to declare a state of emergency because if he doesn’t by a certain date, we won’t get any federal aid and we need it,” Deeter said. RVO and the Unity Council say if DeWine fails to do so, crucial federal relief will be lost. It is also the deadline for DeWine to request an emergency declaration for the areas impacted. July 3 will mark the five months since the derailment. DeWine declare a state of emergency for East Palestine and the surrounding areas,” said Timothea Deeter, a village resident and RVO organizer.

“We are going there to stand in solidarity with the Unity Council of East Palestine as they demand that Gov.
