Indiana seeking federal storm assistance at time when Trump wants to scale it back - Dubois County Free Press, Inc.

Storm and flood damage could top $5B as Indiana asks feds for help

Braun's request for federal aid provides the first look at how costly rebuilding will be. The total will likely exceed the state's financial capacity.

Indiana seeking federal storm assistance as Trump aims to scale it back

INDIANAPOLIS — While state officials continue compiling details about recent storm damage across Indiana, Gov. Mike Braun said he is confident that the state can help pay recovery costs regardless of whether additional federal assistance is approved.

Indiana FSA evaluating federal disaster assistance following statewide historic flooding

The state executive director of Indiana’s Farm Service Agency says farmers shouldn’t wait to document expected losses following record-breaking rainfall across the state. Steve Brown says work continues to evaluate the need for federal disaster assistance. “If they have damage, they need to let our county FSA offices know,” he says. “We do have our […] The post Indiana FSA evaluating federal disaster assistance following statewide historic flood…

Indiana seeking federal storm assistance at time when Trump wants to scale it back - Dubois County Free Press, Inc.

by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 20, 2026 While state officials continue compiling details about recent storm damage across Indiana, Gov. Mike Braun said he is confident that the state can help pay recovery costs regardless of whether additional federal assistance is approved. Flooding in central Indiana counties and severe wind damage in the state’s... The post Indiana seeking federal storm assistance at time when Trump wants to s…