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WFYI met with Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam at the site where a major erosion event caused a bridge collapse, to talk about the city's response and learn how they avoided a more catastrophic event.

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.

The city of Anderson is funding an emergency assistance program for residents in that city with flooded homes.

Officials say the worst of the damage happened in Wayne County on the state's eastern border.

The National Weather Service says major flooding hit Hendricks and Shelby Counties, as well as downtown Indianapolis. They also confirmed a tornado briefly touched down near Garfield Park.

The State Disaster Relief Fund provides money to people for damage to their homes or property that isn't covered by insurance.

After a water main broke March 27, Citizens issued the alert until noon March 29.

It’s been an active season for tornadoes and flooding in the Midwest due to various factors like hot and cold jet streams and climate change. This could create lasting public health challenges.

Climate change does not only impact water availability, it can also impact its quality.