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Braun: Indiana Emergency Operations Center Returns to Normal Operations After Winter Storm

Nearly 300 Indiana National Guard members assisted 87 vehicles and transported 16 stranded motorists during a winter storm response in central and southern Indiana.

  • On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Indiana National Guard concluded its multi-day winter response after nearly 300 soldiers and airmen aided central and southern Indiana.
  • Gov. Mike Braun activated the Guard through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to help stranded motorists and support public safety partners during hazardous winter conditions.
  • Teams established 24 highway assistance teams—12 in central Indiana and 12 in southern Indiana—and a command-and-control team in Evansville, conducting 192 engagements with motorists, assisting 87 vehicles and transporting 16 stranded drivers.
  • No serious injuries were reported among Guard members, and Maj. Gen. Larry Muennich said, 'These Guardsmen are your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers and your family members who have volunteered to serve in times of need. We are always ready and always there,' reflecting leadership praise for the troops.
  • More than 5,400 Guard members were activated across 14 states and Washington, D.C., as National Weather Service warnings for extreme cold remain in effect with several states on alert.
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Indy Star broke the news in Indianapolis, United States on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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