Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state
More than 350 evacuations and 91 rescues were reported as rivers reached record levels and emergency crews used boats to reach stranded residents.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump approved an Emergency Disaster Declaration for Indiana, authorizing The Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate federal relief efforts across the state.
- Powerful storms and flooding beginning August 11 have devastated Indiana, causing widespread wind damage, tornadoes, and severe flooding that resulted in at least six deaths, including a 4-year-old child.
- Federal assistance totaling up to $5 million is now available to Indiana, with emergency protective measures provided at 75% federal funding to support water rescues, sandbagging, evacuations, and shelter operations.
- Utility crews continue restoring power across the state, with outages falling to approximately 160,000 from a peak of more than 300,000, while more than 350 evacuations have occurred in Delaware County.
- Governor Mike Braun has directed state agencies to remain fully engaged with local communities as Indiana transitions from immediate response to long-term recovery, with officials expecting weeks of extensive restoration efforts.
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Powerful storms and floods have claimed the lives of at least six people in the US state of Indiana, including a 4-year-old boy. State authorities have announced this.
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