Indiana Gov. Mike Braun Expects to Declare Statewide Emergency After Storms Cause Widespread Wind Damage and Flooding
The emergency declaration mobilizes state resources after record flooding forced evacuations and 25 rescues, officials said.
- On Thursday, Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency to strengthen recovery efforts following Tuesday's severe storms, which brought flooding, tornadic activity, and a "derecho" windstorm across the state.
- Tuesday's severe weather caused significant destruction, with winds reaching up to 99 mph in Gary and some central Indiana regions recording as much as 10 inches of rain.
- Power outages currently affect 269,726 of NIPSCO's 500,000 customers, as Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott warned residents to prepare for extended service restoration through the weekend.
- Gary Mayor Eddie Melton called the response "all hands on deck," while Franklin County officials confirmed 14 evacuations and 25 rescues following record flooding.
- Residents can report storm damage by calling 211-9966, as state agencies mobilize resources to assist flooded communities like Connersville, where water levels reached record heights.
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