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FEMA Presidentially Declared Major Disaster Area for Indiana Declared as of August 25, 2026

Written by Marissa M. Yaker, Esq. | Aug 26, 2026, 6:20:03 PM

Sharing that as of August 25, 2026, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Aug. 11, 2026, and continuing per the release.

The action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Porter, Pulaski, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union and Wayne counties. Please note that public assistance was also provided in multiple counties. Please refer to the link below for the full list.

https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4933/news-media
4933 | FEMA.gov

Press Release:
https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260826/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-indiana