Ohio homeowners could be eligible for a rebate for installing a safe room to protect themselves during a tornado or extreme winds. State officials say it will help in the construction of 150 safe rooms. The rooms can be built in the basement or elsewhere near the home. They are capable of withstanding winds exceeding 200 mph. Residents selected for the program could get a rebate up to 87.5 percent of the cost or a maximum of $6,000. Most of the funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with the state also providing a portion. Homeowners would be responsible for 12.5 percent of the costs. Ohioans have until Oct. 1 to apply for the program.
Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.