Indiana Recovers After Storms | Chicago News

Indiana’s recovery from devastating storms is gaining momentum as the governor mobilizes every available resource to help communities rebuild. With President Trump’s federal disaster declaration covering 53 counties—including Lake, Porter, and LaPorte—FEMA is now stepping in to coordinate relief, deploying equipment and aid where it’s needed most. The governor is preparing to request a major disaster declaration grant for even broader support. Congressman Frank Mrvan praised the move, vowing to ensure Northwest Indiana gets critical assistance while urging residents to report damage via Indiana 211. A statewide emergency has already been declared, with the National Guard deployed to Gary, Munster, and Hobart, and all public safety agencies actively responding. The state is offering emergency grants up to $5,000, food and clothing for displaced families, restored SNAP benefits, scam prevention guidance from the attorney general, and temporary housing grants to ease the transition out of shelters. 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/cbbddd40d8f297d2