WATCH: Emergency officials testify on worsening natural disasters in their communities

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs held a hearing Wednesday on addressing worsening natural disasters across the country.

Witnesses included officials from Ohio, Michigan and Virginia, as well as the American Red Cross.

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