PARMA, Ohio - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine met Thursday with several organizations who could play a role in the relocation of Ukrainian refugees to the state.

"What will Ukrainians need if they come to Ohio, what will their experience be like, how can we set these families up so that they succeed here, and how can Ohio benefit from having new members of our community?" said DeWine.

The Governor said it's not known yet if Ohio will be a place Ukrainian families need to settle, but he says it is a likely possibility.

"We don't know how many refugees will be coming here, or even if we will have refugees, but it seems that we need to get ready," said DeWine. " Ohio welcomes and will welcome any refugees that come from Ukraine."

The governor explained that traditionally refugee services are funded through the federal government, but the services are provided locally by area non-profits. 

DeWine says Ohio's Ukrainian population makes the state a likely location to be selected by the federal government. 

"When the federal government resettles refugees, one of the things they look at is where there is a population that is welcoming, but also a population of people who come from that country," said DeWine.

DeWine also noted the action Ohio has already taken to show solidarity with Ukraine and cut ties with Russia.

"I have directed state funds, different pension funds that we have in the state of Ohio, to divest their investments in Russian assets and we have banned contracts with Russian businesses for services," said DeWine.

DeWine also said the state has banned Russian vodka sales from state liquor stores, and have requested law enforcement agencies to consider donating personal protection gear they are no longer utilizing.

"We wish there was more frankly we could do," said DeWine.

DeWine said he has not yet been contacted by the federal government in regards to refugees.