Senator Banks Releases Statement Following Call With President Trump To Secure Much-Needed Disaster Relief For Hoosiers

FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following a phone call with President Trump regarding requests for federal disaster assistance after severe storms caused historic flooding, tornadoes, and widespread damage across Indiana.

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to send millions of dollars of much-needed federal disaster assistance to the state of Indiana following this week's severe weather. Thank you, President Trump, for all you've done for Indiana. My office continues our work to facilitate relief efforts, and we stand ready to assist all impacted Hoosiers."

Background

The severe weather began impacting Indiana on August 11 and has resulted in deaths, injuries, damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure, displaced families, and disrupted emergency services. Power outages peaked at more than 300,000, while flooding reached 100-year levels in some areas and forced road closures across the state.

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