Indiana Declares Statewide Emergency After Historic Storms | Chicago News

Indiana braces for a statewide emergency as severe storms unleash 99 mph winds and torrential rains, crippling communities from northwest Gary to southeast Indiana. Flooding swamped central areas with up to 10 inches of rain, while power outages left two-thirds of Hammond without electricity. Local officials, including Gary’s mayor, declared emergencies, and the YWCA opened as a shelter. Two possible storm-related deaths are under investigation, and a house explosion in Portage adds to the chaos. Schools canceled classes amid recovery efforts, and state agencies like Homeland Security and the National Guard are already on the ground. Governor Mike Braun says straight-line winds caused widespread damage across multiple counties, and it could take a week to assess the full impact before federal aid is requested. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94ae4425a9e2b3fd