INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties impacted by severe weather from June 6 through June 18.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has opened applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for residents in qualifying counties who incurred damage to their homes or property as a result of the flooding, severe weather, tornadic activity, and a derecho this month. The local counties included are Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, Decatur, Shelby, Morgan, and Brown.
Teams from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are currently completing damage assessments in multiple counties throughout the state. Additional homeowners or jurisdictions may qualify later for financial assistance based on damage assessment data.
The SDRF is not currently accepting applications for the Public Assistance program. Local jurisdictions impacted by eligible disaster events will be notified if Public Assistance becomes available.
The State Disaster Relief Fund applies only to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. State funding cannot replace insurance coverage, which is the primary and best source of protection from storm damage. The fund only covers the costs of repairing, replacing, or restoring the applicant's primary residence and cannot be used to pay insurance deductibles.
SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis announced on Saturday morning that there is a Flood Watch in effect for south-central Indiana from Sunday afternoon, June 21, until 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Anthony “Tony” Pope, retired Chief of Police and Director of Emergency
Management at Columbus Regional Health (CRH) was awarded the Douglas J. Leonard Indiana Caregiver of the Year Award by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) at the 20th annual Indiana Quality and Safety Summit, held June 18 at the Forum Events Center in Fishers.
NASHVILLE, Ind. - The Brown County Lions Club announces "America’s Best Small Town Fireworks" is moving in 2026. The show has traditionally been held at the Brown County High School football field, but its new home is at Eagle Park, just west of the north entrance to Brown County State Park.
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - North Vernon Police officers conducted a complex narcotics operation that resulted in the arrest of James Wade Baker of Indianapolis on Thursday, June 18.
INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers in Clark and Floyd counties won’t be penalized at the pump or face a potential shortage of fuel this summer thanks to the temporary suspension of an outdated and unnecessary state environmental requirement.