08/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2026 15:51
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026
ADVISORY: Gov Braun, FEMA to Assess Storm Recovery Sites Across the State
INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Braun, FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton, and IDHS Executive Director Jonathan Whitham will assess storm recovery efforts in Northwest, Central, and East Central Indiana. There will be a media availability at each location.
Location and timing for each assessment and availability are below.
Media must RSVP with Griffin Reid ([email protected]) for each visit.
Each availability will be live streamed on Gov. Braun's YouTube: youtube.com/@GovBraun
CARMEL
WHEN: 10:00 AM ET, Monday, Aug. 31
WHERE: Carmel - Hazel Dell Parkway and 106th Street. (Approach traveling Eastbound on 106th Street)
WHAT: Gov. Braun, FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton, and IDHS Executive Director Jonathan Whitham will join Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam to assess storm recovery efforts and hold a media availability. Other elected officials will also be in attendance.
GARY
WHEN: 12:00 PM CT, Monday, Aug. 31
WHERE: Gary Red Cross Shelter - Hudson Campbell Sports & Fitness Center
455 Massachusetts Street, Gary, IN 46402
WHAT: Gov. Braun, FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton, and IDHS Executive Director Jonathan Whitham will join Gary Mayor Eddie Melton to assess storm recovery efforts and hold a media availability. Other elected officials will also be in attendance.
CONNERSVILLE
WHEN: 3:20 PM ET, Monday, Aug. 31
WHERE: Mettel Field / Connersville Airport
500 Airport Drive, Connersville, IN 47331
WHAT: Gov. Braun, FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton, and IDHS Executive Director Jonathan Whitham will join Connersville Mayor Chad Frank to assess storm recovery efforts and hold a media availability. Other elected officials will also be in attendance.
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Griffin Reid
Office of Governor Mike Braun
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 317-391-9475