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Gov. Braun Declares Disaster Emergency for 63 Indiana Counties After Storms
The emergency lasts 30 days and lets state officials provide financial aid to families after two EF-1 tornadoes hit southern Indiana.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a state of disaster emergency on Thursday for 63 counties following severe weather, including flooding and tornadoes, that swept across the state this week.
- Severe weather, including two EF-1 tornadoes with peak wind speeds of 110 mph that struck southern Indiana on Wednesday night, prompted the emergency declaration to mobilize state resources for recovery.
- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has opened applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund , which provides up to $25,000 to eligible residents for documented storm-related expenses.
- Residents in affected counties can apply for individual assistance online, though the agency warns that submitting an application does not guarantee approval for state funds.
- Effective for 30 days, the emergency order supports local response while teams continue assessing damage, potentially allowing additional communities to qualify for financial assistance as data is collected.
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Braun declares disaster emergency across 63 counties in Indiana following severe weather
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 counties after severe weather swept across the state this week, bringing tornadoes, flooding and damaging winds.
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Gov. Braun Declares State of Disaster Emergency for 63 Counties
Source: FOX 59 INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties following severe weather earlier this week. A derecho, tornadoes, and flooding touched down in regions across the state Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The emergency declaration covers the following counties: Allen Bartholomew Benton Boone Brown Carroll Cass Clay Clinton Dearborn Decatur Delaware Elkhart Franklin Fountain …
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