CINCINNATI — Gov. Mike DeWine has issued a state of emergency in Ohio ahead of a winter storm that is expected to begin Saturday night and continue into Sunday.
DeWine's state of emergency comes after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear also issued one for the Commonwealth.
Southwest Ohio, including Cincinnati and its surrounding counties, is expected to get upwards of 12 inches of snow over the course of the next 48 hours.
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With DeWine's proclamation of a state of emergency, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Department of Transportation will be providing additional resources and support to local communities. DeWine's declaration also directs the Ohio Department of Administrative Services to stop normal state purchasing requirements to procure any necessary resources or supplies to protect the health and safety of Ohioans.
"I continue to encourage everyone to stay home this weekend unless it's absolutely necessary to be out," DeWine said. "We're expecting the roads to be treacherous in some places, and if you crash, first responders may not be able to get to you quickly."
