Indiana Declares Statewide Emergency After Severe Storms | Chicago News

Indiana braces for recovery as Governor Mike Braun declares a statewide disaster emergency after devastating storms unleashed high winds, tornadoes, and flash floods. Power outages stretch across the state, with National Guard troops mobilized to assist in hardest-hit areas like Gary and Hobart. The governor toured damaged communities, urging residents to heed safety warnings—especially about floodwaters—and stay tuned for NIPSCO’s power restoration updates. While some towns report progress, others still await critical aid. Local volunteers and officials are on the ground clearing debris and coordinating relief as severe weather looms over the weekend. 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/1b2cdc5a1e952a5b