{"id":127401,"date":"2025-11-10T11:22:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=127401"},"modified":"2025-11-11T19:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T00:49:06","slug":"indiana-governor-braun-readies-indiana-for-a-safe-winter-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/11\/10\/indiana-governor-braun-readies-indiana-for-a-safe-winter-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana Governor Braun readies Indiana for a safe winter season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With winter weather already at our doorstep, Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined several state agencies today for a joint press conference to outline the state\u2019s coordinated efforts to keep Hoosiers safe this winter.<\/p>\n

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News release from Indiana Governor Mike Braun’s office:<\/p>\n

Indiana Governor Mike Braun readies Indiana for a safe winter season<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana (November 10, 2025) \u2013 With winter weather already at our doorstep, Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Indiana State Police (ISP) and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) today for a joint press conference to outline the state\u2019s coordinated efforts to keep Hoosiers safe this winter.<\/p>\n

The Governor discussed winter weather operations, toured INDOT\u2019s Indianapolis Subdistrict facility, and inspected the agency\u2019s snow and ice removal fleet as part of Winter Weather Preparedness Week (Nov. 9-15, 2025).<\/p>\n

\u201cKeeping Hoosiers safe this winter season will take a collaborative effort between our state agencies and our citizens,\u201d said Gov. Mike Braun. “Our INDOT crews, State Police, and first responders are fully equipped and ready to tackle the season\u2019s challenges. I am urging every Hoosier to do their part: prepare your homes, plan your travel, and always give our dedicated crews the space they need to keep our state moving safely.\u201d<\/p>\n

INDOT Stands Ready<\/strong><\/p>\n

INDOT has spent recent months preparing for\u202fwinter\u202foperations by hiring seasonal snowplow drivers, completing training with current staff, inspecting trucks and other equipment, and securing materials, like salt. Operations crews monitor forecasts several\u202fweeks in advance\u202fand prepare for\u202fwinter\u202fstorms based on the type of expected precipitation, conditions leading up to an event, and\u202fextended forecasts. If conditions allow, roads are pre-treated with salt brine and are regularly treated with rock salt.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur plows are ready, salt barns are stocked, and we have plenty of drivers for the season, but safety on the roads depends on all of us,\u201d said INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist. \u201cPlease, when you\u2019re out on the roads this winter, slow down, don\u2019t crowd the plow and give our crews room to work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Preparing for Winter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indiana winters bring snow, ice and freezing temperatures that can lead to power outages, dangerous travel conditions and other risks. ISP and IDHS are reminding Hoosiers to take steps now to prepare their homes, vehicles and travel plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen winter weather strikes, our troopers are among the first on the scene, and visibility and road conditions can change in seconds,\u201d said ISP Captain Ron Galaviz. \u201cMore than 4,500 crashes during the winter months last year were caused by people driving too fast for the weather conditions. We\u2019re urging all Hoosiers to drive cautiously, buckle up and keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. If you see flashing lights, please slow down and move over.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWinter storms can be unpredictable, but preparation makes all the difference,\u201d said IDHS Executive Director Jonathan Whitham. \u201cBy assembling emergency kits, winterizing vehicles and monitoring local advisories, Hoosiers can reduce their risk and help emergency responders focus on those who need help most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Winter Safety Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

INDOT, ISP and IDHS recommend the following precautions for all Hoosiers:<\/p>\n