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President Trump approves emergency declaration for Indiana after severe storms
- 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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Six people have died following heavy rain, flooding and storms in the US state of Indiana.
·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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The emergency remains active because new rounds of rains and storms could generate more sudden floods
·Los Angeles, United States
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At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana
Indiana public safety officials say at least six people have died during days of storms and historic flooding in the state.
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La RazónThe storms have left 300,000 homes without electricity, simultaneously, impacting even entire cities.
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