FEMA Denies Indiana Disaster Request

The state has advanced $250 million funds to the department to pay off the loan.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Indiana’s request for federal assistance for damage in 19 counties from summer storms and flooding. Governor Mike Pence says the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will pursue an appeal of the decision.

The state says at least 10 deaths and more than $11 million in damages were connected to the storms. The counties included in the request were:Adams, Allen, Benton, Brown, Clark, Fulton, Huntington, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Marshall, Newton, Pulaski, Scott, Vermillion, Wabash, Warren, Washington and Wells.

In a release from the state, Pence said, "Our local governments particularly need assistance, so we’re going to appeal the decision. These grants will help alleviate further burden on local taxpayers. I’ve directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to continue to gather damage and further documentation. The updated findings will then be presented for federal review."