As cleanup efforts continue after Monday's severe storms in parts of Southwest Ohio, President Donald Trump has spoken to Gov. Mike DeWine and tweeted out the following note of support as recovery efforts get underway.
"Storms overnight across Ohio and many other States were very dangerous and damaging," President Trump tweeted. "My team continues to update me with reports from emergency managers in the States affected. Listen to your local officials and be resilient. We are with you! "
At least one person was killed and dozens were injured in the swarm of apparent tornadoes that stretched from Ohio to Indiana.
Storm reports posted online by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center showed that 14 suspected tornadoes touched down in Indiana, 11 in Colorado and nine in Ohio. Six suspected tornadoes were reported in Iowa, five in Nebraska, four in Illinois, three in Minnesota and one in Idaho.
On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. DeWine declared a State of Emergency for Greene, Mercer, and Montgomery counties that suffered serious damage following the severe weather. DeWine also toured some of the hardest hit areas.
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Both of Ohio's U.S. Senators are also monitoring the situation closely. Republican Sen. Rob Portman spoke with President Trump on Tuesday and along with Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, are preparing to work with Trump if a federal disaster situation is declared for the area: