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  • Sen. Brown honors Clermont County Detective Bill Brewer killed in the line of duty

    Sen. Brown honors Clermont County Detective Bill Brewer killed in the line of duty

    Washington, D.C. – On the Senate floor on February 12, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) honored Clermont County Detective Bill Brewer, who was killed in the line of duty.

    Brown’s full remarks:

    On Friday, Ohio laid to rest a dedicated public servant, Detective Bill Brewer.

    Detective Brewer devoted two decades of his life to the police force, and he made the ultimate sacrifice to keep his fellow Ohioans safe. He laid down his life while doing his job, responding to a desperate 911 call with fellow Clermont County officers and working to protect the people he served in Pierce Township.

    In the days since Detective Brewer’s passing, we’ve heard stories of his incredible service to his community and his family.

    Last Sunday, officers from all over Southwest Ohio joined a procession escorting Detective Brewer home to Clermont County. In his home of Amelia, his community lined the route, paying tribute to their fallen hero. Hundreds attended a memorial service on Friday, while hundreds more watched on video. It’s a fitting recognition of the sacrifice this man made for the people he loved.

    Detective Brewer was a proud son of Williamsburg, Ohio, and a star high school athlete. He was a family man, and our hearts break for his wife of 13 years, Jamie, and his five-year-old son Braxton. As they mourn this incredible loss, we hope they take comfort in the outpouring of support and honor for their husband and father.

    To his fellow officers, he was a devoted friend, colleague, and mentor. One of them told the press that Detective Brewer was always “fair and kindhearted,” and that he would “give the shirt off his back for anyone in need.”

    Detective Brewer’s legacy will live on through the many lives he touched.

    In times of tragedy, Ohioans always rise to the occasion, and we have witnessed an outpouring of community support in the days since Officer Brewer was taken from us.

    While no gesture can ever repay him or his loved ones for their sacrifice, today we honor this hero’s memory and lift up the entire Clermont County community.

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  • Kaisich approves Disaster Relief Program for Clermont jurisdictions impacted by February storms

    Kaisich approves Disaster Relief Program for Clermont jurisdictions impacted by February storms

    Batavia, Ohio – The Clermont County Emergency Agency was notified on July 25 that Gov. John Kasich approved the implementation of the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) for local government agencies in Clermont County impacted by the Ohio River flood and tornado that occurred this past February.

    These jurisdictions have the potential to be reimbursed up to an estimated $943,000. Each eligible agency must submit a letter of intent to apply to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, which is coordinating this effort, by Aug. 24. The Ohio EMA will then get funding approval from the State Controlling Board, which meets on Sept. 10, before distributing any funds.

    These expenses represent local government outlays during the flood and tornado, including debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged publicly-owned facilities. This funding is available to the local political subdivisions and non-profit organizations that participated in the damage assessment process.

    The jurisdictions and potential reimbursement amounts are:

    Batavia Township – $104,000

    Clermont County Engineer – $266,139.63

    Clermont County Sheriff – $9,237.95

    Washington Township – $58,719.40

    Village of New Richmond – $124,811.80

    Clermont County Commissioners – $11,351.34

    Franklin Township – $246,277.44

    Monroe Township – $18,081.46

    Pierce Township – $44,601.78

    Village of Moscow – $30,000

    Clermont Municipal Court – $5,089

    Clermont County Park District – $3,500

    Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District – $21,000

    Countywide Total                                            $942,809.80

    Previously, these Clermont County jurisdictions had submitted an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster relief through its Public Assistance Program. FEMA denied certain expenses that it considered ineligible as FEMA was unable to determine that the damage was caused specifically during the February storms.

    Under the SDRP, the state will reimburse 75% of eligible expenses. Each government agency will be responsible for the balance of the expenses.