He is expected to return a week early, on Friday or Saturday. Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials asked the state to bring in National Guard troops to help with the cleanup. ''Our biggest challenge may be yet to come in dealing with the recovery from the flood,'' said City Manager John Shirey. In Kentucky, Gov. Paul Patton added Kenton, Campbell, Owen, Gallatin and 11 other counties to a list that he wants to receive federal disaster relief. Nine counties have already been declared federal disaster areas. In the three states, more than 2,200 National Guard personnel have been activated.
Thousands remain homeless.
That is roads, public buildings, bridges, and schools and water systems,'' she said. The agency estimated that 3,000 households have been affected. The Ohio Army and Air National Guard mobilized 840 personnel throughout the state. The federal disaster declaration for 16 Ohio counties allows federal assistance to individuals through low-interest loans, temporary housing and grants. It was just seeping in all around us.