Flood Response Podcast August 21, 2026.output

What does it take to respond to one of the most significant flooding events in Fishers history? In this special edition of the Larry In Fishers Podcast, host Larry Lannan is joined by Mayor Scott Fadness, Fire Chief Ky Ragsdale, and Police Chief Ed Gebhart for an inside look at the city's response to the August 2026 flooding. They discuss how emergency decisions were made, the challenges of evacuating residents, coordination with neighboring communities, and the recovery efforts that continue today. In the second half of the podcast, Fishers Police Major Mike Janes and Fishers Fire Battalion Chief Chad Abel take listeners to the front lines of the rescue operation. They explain the dangers of floodwater rescues, the specialized training required, and the teamwork that safely evacuated residents and their pets from rising water. The episode also recognizes the important support provided by the Fishers Fire Corps, whose volunteers kept first responders supplied with food, drinks and logistical assistance throughout the emergency. This is a behind-the-scenes account of how Fishers' police officers, firefighters, public works crews, city staff and volunteers came together during a historic natural disaster. The Larry In Fishers Podcast is sponsored by Citizens State Bank. Learn more at mycsb.com/larry or visit the Fishers branch inside the Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex. For more local news, visit LarryInFishers.com.