Coronavirus: DeWine activates Ohio National Guard

COLUMBUS — The Ohio National Guard has been activated to assist the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services and Foodbanks throughout the state, according to a release.

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a state active duty proclamation on Wednesday that will activate approximately 300 personnel from the Ohio National Guard, according to the release.

They will be assisting Ohioans during the health crisis by transporting, packaging and distributing food to homes in vulnerable areas, community-based locations and partner agencies in rural counties.

The Ohio National Guard has been activated in the following counties:

• Allen
• Butler
• Clark
• Cuyahoga
• Franklin
• Hamilton
• Hocking
• Lorain
• Lucas
• Mahoning
• Montgomery
• Summit