FEMA

Attorney General Todd Rokita has launched lawsuits and investigations into alleged wrongdoing in the wake of Indiana’s disaster declaration. This comes as tens of thousands of people have now applied for state assistance as federal money starts to be approved.

A pilot program would help distribute funds more quickly to Indiana communities.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency scheduled locations around Indiana to help impacted residents apply for assistance after historic flooding.

Indiana applied for a major disaster declaration after floods and power outages impacted thousands. The state is hoping to unlock additional federal funds for recovery.

On April 15, President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for Indiana after severe storms and tornadoes hit the state a few weeks ago. This makes federal aid available for those affected by the severe weather March 31 to April 1.

The amended bill, Senate Bill 242, wouldn’t allow local floodplain administrators to use the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ maps to grant construction permits for two years unless landowners request them.

Health systems are still struggling to keep up with demand despite declining COVID-19 hospitalizations.

A bill that could jeopardize flood insurance for Wayne County residents — and potentially other insured Hoosiers — passed the state Senate on Tuesday.

Two state Senate bills would limit the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to protect people from flooding.

Federal officials are sending a 23-person U.S. Navy team to Indiana’s largest hospital to help relieve staffers exhausted and overwhelmed by a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations.