Hoosier Communities Affected by Flooding, Storms
Thank you to so many kind and generous Hoosiers who have helped with recovery efforts in different parts of our state over the past two weeks, including first responders, law enforcement, state and local officials, utility crews, linemen, and many others. The storm damage and flooding across Indiana is vast but the collective response has been phenomenal.
My team and I have connected with mayors, community leaders, and state officials to support the state’s efforts to help affected areas rebuild and amplify the need for federal assistance. My team and I were on the ground in Lake and Porter Counties surveying damage following storms that left hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers in northwest Indiana without power. Last week, our team was on the ground in Cambridge City, Muncie, New Castle, and Yorktown to survey damage from flooding and talk with local officials. Hundreds of homes in these communities have been affected.
I also received in-person briefings from Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen and Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam about the unique challenges in their communities. Noblesville faced historic flooding that surpassed records set in 1913, and Mayor Jensen and Noblesville leadership have done a great job protecting their community. Mayor Finkam, Carmel officials, first responders, and private sector partners did a remarkable job to protect infrastructure and create a temporary dam. |