CINCINNATI – Congresswoman Jean Schmidt has scheduled special evening office hours for September to better serve constituents in Ohio’s 2nd District. 

 “Some people find it difficult to leave work during the day to take care of problems they might be having with the federal government,” Schmidt said. “I want to help as many people as possible, so on September 8 we will extend our normal office hours in Clermont County.”

Members of the public can meet with Congresswoman Schmidt’s staff in Milford, Batavia or Williamsburg on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

• Milford: City Council Chambers, City Administration Building, 745 Center St.
• Batavia: Clermont County Administration Building, Third Floor Session Room of the Board of County Commissioners, 101 E. Main St.
• Williamsburg: Mayor’s office, Village Administration Building, 107 W.

WASHINGTON, DC (FOX19) - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan Thursday announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Ohio and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms and flooding in April and May.

Wednesday, President Obama issued a disaster declaration for Adams, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Clermont, Gallia, Guernsey, Hamilton, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, and Washington Counties.  The President’s declaration allows HUD to offer foreclosure relief and other assistance to certain families living in these counties.

“Families who may have been forced from their homes need to know that help is available to begin the rebuilding process,” said Donovan.