MRVAN STATEMENT ON FEMA APPROVAL OF MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION

Washington, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Frank J. Mrvan issued the following press release:

Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the approval from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the State of Indiana's request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the storms of August 11, 2026.

"FEMA has announced that the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Braun for the State of Indiana has been approved.

"This declaration is an important step forward for Northwest Indiana. Our families, businesses, municipalities, first responders, and community organizations have endured tremendous hardship, and they need every available resource to recover and rebuild.

"I thank Governor Braun, our local officials, emergency mana...