Washington, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz issued the following press release:
Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) announced that President Donald Trump has approved a federal emergency declaration for Indiana following historic flooding and severe weather affecting communities across the state.
The Presidential Emergency Declaration makes federal resources available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to supplement state and local response efforts, including lifesaving and emergency protective measures to address immediate threats to lives, public health and safety, and property.
As damage assessments continue, Indiana is expected to apply for a Major Disaster Declaration in the next few days to seek additional feder...