The Midwest Braces for More Heavy Flooding, as Indiana Seeks Federal Aid
Braun said outages peaked at more than 300,000 customers as flooding reached 100-year levels and the state sought federal help for response costs.
- On Friday, Aug. 14, Gov. Mike Braun requested a presidential emergency declaration through FEMA to bring additional federal resources to Indiana following severe weather, historic flooding, tornadoes, and a derecho that began Tuesday.
- Historic flooding and a derecho have devastated communities since Tuesday, prompting Braun to mobilize state resources, declare a Statewide Disaster Emergency, and deploy the Indiana National Guard.
- Power outages peaked at more than 300 customers, while flooding in some areas reached levels associated with a 100-year flood event across Indiana.
- A presidential emergency declaration provides federal assistance for emergency response costs, including swift-water rescues, power restoration efforts, and immediate support activities in impacted communities.
- FEMA has not yet officially announced any federal disaster assistance for Indiana, and the governor's office did not immediately respond to requests for an update on the status.
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Five killed by flooding and storms in midwestern US
Indiana floods: Severe storms and flooding have claimed at least five lives in Indiana this week. Dozens of people were rescued from inundated areas while hundreds evacuated their homes. The destructive weather system brought tornadic activity and a widespread wind storm. Governor Mike Braun requested federal aid from President Donald Trump for recovery. A significant cleanup and recovery operation is now anticipated for the affected region.
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Braun: Federal relief expected as Indiana continues to be impacted by severe weather, flooding
INDIANAPOLIS -- During a news conference on Saturday, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he spoke with President Donald Trump, who said that he is galvanizing FEMA to complete a Presidential Emergency Declaration In a news release from Braun's office, he said that Trump "intends to approve the Governor's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration." This [...]
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