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Braun: Major Disaster Declaration Submitted to FEMA as Storm Recovery Continues
Braun said a faster federal review could bring more aid to residents and governments as storms displaced more than 1,000 families and killed at least seven.
- On Friday, Indiana's congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump supporting Governor Mike Braun's request for a Major Disaster Declaration covering 54 storm-damaged counties.
- Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began August 11 prompted Governor Braun to submit the request on Wednesday, following a federal emergency declaration Trump previously approved for 53 counties.
- The weather event caused at least eight deaths and displaced more than 1,000 families, while power outages peaked at more than 360,000 customers and more than 1,700 structures were damaged across the state.
- Governor Braun is pressing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a faster review, noting that approval typically takes seven to 10 days, while the state has already utilized $5 million from its reserves.
- A Major Disaster Declaration would provide the necessary federal resources to assist Hoosiers with long-term rebuilding and recovery, Braun pledged, adding "I will do everything in my power to ensure Hoosiers have the resources needed to recover.
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Chronicle-TribuneWhen disaster strikes, Hoosiers need FEMA, not politics
As the White River rose to alarming levels not experienced since the epic floods of 1913, water rescue teams fanned out across Ravenswood just across Keystone Avenue from where I write.
·Rochester, United States
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Braun addresses Central Indiana flooding, NWI outages
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Gov. Mike Braun assessed flooding damage Thursday in Carmel with Mayor Sue Finkam and in Noblesville with Mayor Chris Jensen to ensure state resources are available and activated to support local recovery efforts.
·La Porte, United States
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Governor seeks expedited federal disaster aid for 54 Indiana counties
Indiana has asked the federal government to expedite a major disaster declaration that could unlock additional aid for Hoosier residents and communities across 54 storm-damaged counties.
·Terre Haute, United States
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