COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has received more than $3.7 million in federal assistance for disaster recovery since the March 14 tornadoes tore through the state, killing three people.

In a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, it said FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have issued these funds in the month since President Joe Biden declared the situation a major disaster.

The release notes that those who suffered property damage in the storms can apply for federal assistance until Jul 1, 2024.

The counties eligible for help are: Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland and Union.

For FEMA’s part, they have distributed $2.4 million in Individual and Households Program grants to “help pay for uninsured and underinsured losses and storm-related damage.”

The SBA has distributed $1.3 million in “long-term, low interest” loans for property repair/rebuild/replace and “to cover economic injury for businesses of all sizes and non-profit organizations.”

FEMA has sent out teams to visit affected areas in order to assess needs, ask for additional support and assist residents in applying for assistance. They have visited 7,500 homes and 370 businesses.

“In addition, FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have been opened in affected counties to provide one-on-one support to survivors,” the release reads. “At the centers, recovery specialists from FEMA, the state of Ohio and the U.S. Small Business Administration provide information on available services, explain assistance programs, and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications for assistance. No appointment is necessary to visit a Disaster Recovery Center. Walk-ins are welcome.”