{"id":132328,"date":"2026-08-13T16:01:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T20:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=132328"},"modified":"2026-08-17T09:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T13:32:55","slug":"indiana-statewide-disaster-emergency-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/08\/13\/indiana-statewide-disaster-emergency-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana Statewide Disaster Emergency announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency and announced he has mobilized the Indiana National Guard.<\/p>\n

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

Gov. Braun Declares Statewide Disaster Emergency, Mobilizes National Guard as Indiana Responds to Severe Storms, Flooding<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cambridge City, Indiana (August 13, 2026) \u2014 Governor Mike Braun today declared a statewide disaster emergency and announced he mobilized the Indiana National Guard as he continues leading Indiana\u2019s coordinated response to widespread damage, power outages and flooding caused by this week\u2019s severe storms and derecho.<\/p>\n

Gov. Braun traveled to Cambridge City Thursday to assess significant flash flooding and coordinate response efforts with local officials, first responders and state emergency management officials. The community is among several across Indiana dealing with significant flooding.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heart goes out to every Hoosier impacted by these storms,\u201d said Gov. Braun. \u201cMy number one priority is protecting Hoosier lives, and our state and local teams are standing shoulder to shoulder to do just that. Our state’s response is firing on all cylinders. I\u2019ve declared a statewide disaster emergency, mobilized the Indiana National Guard and directed state agencies to get people, equipment and resources where they\u2019re needed. Hoosiers can be confident that we are working around the clock to keep people safe and help our communities recover.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pictures of the Governor assessing flooding damage are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gov. Braun declares statewide disaster emergency<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gov. Braun signed Executive Order 26-21<\/a> Thursday, declaring a statewide disaster emergency. The declaration finds that state assistance is necessary to supplement local resources and directs the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) to enlist the support of other state agencies and provide needed emergency services to impacted counties. It also directs IDHS to coordinate necessary assistance among federal, state and local agencies.<\/p>\n

State agencies are responding to requests from communities across Indiana, including boats and personnel for water rescues, heavy equipment and crews for debris removal, traffic control, emergency generators, oxygen support, fuel and evacuation assistance.<\/p>\n

Gov. Braun mobilizes Indiana National Guard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gov. Braun also authorized the mobilization of the Indiana National Guard to provide additional manpower and resources in Gary, Munster and Hobart. The Indiana National Guard is positioned for life-saving activities as well as cleanup and support.<\/p>\n

State remains ready as additional heavy rain approaches<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gov. Braun has directed state emergency teams to remain ready and is urging Hoosiers to do the same with another round of potential severe weather in the forecast for already impacted communities. Heavy rainfall on already saturated ground could quickly cause additional flash flooding.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven as we recover from what has already happened, we are preparing for what may come next,\u201d said Gov. Braun. \u201cOur teams are positioned, our agencies are coordinating and resources are ready to move. I urge every Hoosier to stay weather aware, listen to local authorities and never drive through floodwaters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Resources for Hoosiers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n