Indiana damages from flooding, high winds could exceed $5B, Braun tells feds

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 842

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Indiana has asked the federal government to expedite a major disaster declaration that could unlock additional aid for Hoosier residents and communities across 54 storm-damaged counties.

Gov. Mike Braun signed and submitted the request to President Donald Trump on Thursday night, earlier than state officials had expected to complete their damage assessments.

Braun said Friday that a federal decision would typically take at least a week, but his administration is seeking a faster review by …

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