INDIANAPOLIS —
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced that President Donald Trump intends to approve Indiana's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration following this week's deadly storms.
If Trump approves the declaration, up to $5 million in federal aid will be available to assist Indiana with ongoing response efforts, including flooding, rescues, evacuations, and emergency supplies.
The storms caused widespread damage across the state, including flooding, destructive winds, and power outages.
At least five Hoosiers have died.
On Saturday, Braun provided an update from Indiana's State Emergency Operations Center, which remains activated as crews continue to respond to storm damage.
Approximately 160,000 customers are still without power statewide, down from a peak of over 300,000.
The Indiana National Guard has 72 personnel activated, and 48 Indiana Department of Natural Resources officers are assisting with response operations.
INDOT crews are also continuing to monitor roads and clear debris.
The news about the potential approval comes after Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency on Thursday.
As floodwaters recede in some areas, officials are beginning to transition toward recovery while emergency response efforts continue in communities still dealing with flooding and storm damage.
