Braun seeks federal emergency declaration after storms batter Indiana

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 356

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago

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After days of deadly storms, historic flooding and widespread power outages, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Friday requested a presidential emergency declaration to bring federal assistance into the state.

The request, submitted through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, seeks federal support for emergency response costs. That could include expenses associated with water rescues, restoring electricity and other immediate work in affected communities, according to the governor’s office.

The severe weather began Aug. 11 and has …

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