09-08-2026 Gov. Braun Thanks Volunteers Supporting Hoosiers at American Red Cross Disaster Relief Operations Center

Gov. Braun Thanks Volunteers Supporting Hoosiers at American Red Cross Disaster Relief Operations Center

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun visited the American Red Cross Indiana Region headquarters in Indianapolis today to tour its Disaster Relief Operations Center and thank the volunteers and staff supporting Hoosiers affected by recent severe storms and flooding.

"The impact of these storms and flooding have been felt deeply by Hoosiers across our state. I will continue to make every resource available to help Hoosier families and businesses rebuild. Today I want to thank these Red Cross volunteers who have worked around the clock to provide support for Hoosiers recovering from August's severe weather and for the help they are continuing to provide." - Governor Mike Braun

During the visit, Gov. Braun toured the facility and met with Red Cross volunteers and staff assisting communities across Indiana.

INDIANA ' S AGGRESSIVE DISASTER RESPONSE:

At Governor Braun's direction, the state deployed every resource available to assist in this recovery.

In Northwest Indiana, 71 National Guardsmen and crews from the Department of Correction and Department of Natural Resources cleared more than 350 roadways. Gov. Braun has since activated $5,000 emergency relief grants for essentials, temporary housing grants through IHCDA to move families out of shelters, additional SNAP resources, and paid leave for impacted state employees. Hoosiers who need assistance can text IN211HELP to 898-211.

On Aug. 26, President Trump approved Gov. Braun's request for a major disaster declaration, to date FEMA has distributed more than $38.5 million to Hoosiers. Both public and individual assistance has been approved. On Aug. 27, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $26 million in Emergency Relief funding to repair Indiana roads and bridges damaged in the storms.

You can learn more about storm recovery resources for Hoosiers here.

Pictures of the Governor at this visit and at events across Indiana are available here.

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