AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFlood Recovery in Indiana: Indiana is still reeling from days of severe storms and record flooding, with the White River cresting in Indianapolis and officials reporting at least six deaths, evacuations, and ongoing flash-flood risk as power restoration and cleanup continue. Federal Aid Triggered: Gov. Mike Braun says President Trump approved a presidential emergency declaration for Indiana, unlocking federal support for water rescues, sandbagging, shelters, and emergency supplies. Local Storm Impacts: Northwest Indiana schools face reopening delays and closures due to outages and unstable power, while NIPSCO-backed community support events are offering meals, charging, and storm-safety help. Wildlife & Habitat Watch: IDEM rescheduled a virtual public hearing for a Hobart wetlands permit after Lake County power outages; the proposal would fill and excavate wetlands and stream channel near sensitive species habitat. Animal Shelters Under Strain: In NWI, shelters including Humane Indiana report disrupted operations from the storms, with staff using limited power and phones down while caring for frightened animals. Public Health Reminder: A frozen dog food recall tied to salmonella risk includes Indiana among affected states.
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