Braun: Major Disaster Declaration Submitted to FEMA as Storm Recovery Continues

Indiana's US lawmakers urge Trump to approve major disaster declaration

Members of Indiana’s congressional delegation sent a letter Friday to President Donald Trump to support Gov. Mike Braun’s request for a major disaster declaration.

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.

Storm response | Northwest Indiana storm victims urged to report damage as state seeks aid

Northwest Indiana residents with damage from the Aug. 11 derecho are being urged to report it as Indiana seeks a Major Disaster Declaration and FEMA aid.

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.

Braun Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana

Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun is asking the federal government for more help as Indiana continues recovering from deadly storms and flooding. Braun said Friday that Indiana submitted an expedited request to FEMA for a major disaster declaration covering 54 counties. The severe weather has killed at least seven people, injured others and damaged homes, buildings and roads. More than 1,000 Hoosiers have been displa…

Braun: Major disaster declaration submitted to FEMA as storm recovery continues

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Gov. Mike Braun took to social media on Friday, stating that a formal request for an expedited major disaster declaration has been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This declaration is in response to the widespread severe weather, including winds, storms and flooding, that the state of Indiana has recently [...]