The Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency has established a Long Term Recovery Committee to assist residents affected by the tornado of June 15. The Family Advocacy Center has also established The Ottawa County Tornado Relief Fund at the Genoa Bank.

To donate to the tornado relief effort, contribute at any branch of the Genoa Bank. Genoa Bank locations including: 801 Main Street in Genoa; 4068 E Harbor Rd, Port Clinton; 352 Rice St, Elmore; 24950 OH-51, Millbury; and 3201 Navarre Ave, Oregon.

Caseworkers from the Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services have begun to reach out to those members of the community that have identified as being affected by the tornado. The Salvation Army Port Clinton Service Center will be assisting in this effort as well.

Residents who have not heard from a caseworker by July 3 should contact the Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency at 419-734-6900 to report their damages and/or losses, said Fred Petersen, Director of the Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency.