Trump Approves FEMA Aid for 53 Indiana Counties After Storms Kill 7
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 16
Trump Approves FEMA Aid for 53 Indiana Counties After Storms Kill 7
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 16
Summary
53 Indiana counties can now receive FEMA disaster assistance after Trump approved the state’s emergency declaration, expanding recovery efforts as flooding and storm damage spread statewide.
Seven people have died since Tuesday after stubborn storm systems drenched the Midwest, with rushing water inundating homes, submerging roads and forcing boat rescues in parts of Indiana.
Indianapolis faces renewed risk as the White River overflowed its banks and more rain, potential flooding and extreme heat were forecast for Sunday.
Wind gusts reached about 100 mph in some areas, and peak river flows broke a 113-year record for water height, underscoring the scale of the disaster.