Ohio Safe Room Program

The state of Ohio is addressing the dangers of severe weather their residents face. The Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program was started in 2012, and reimburses 75% of building costs back to the homeowner. More than 200 safe rooms have been built through the Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program, and are funded with more than $1.2 million from FEMA's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program. This funding makes it possible for homeowners to protect themselves against life-threatening weather events.