(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana communities will receive more than $4 million in federal disaster aid after FEMA approved grants tied to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the state last spring.
The funding follows a historic outbreak in April 2025, when more than 20 tornadoes touched down across Indiana in a single day. FEMA says the grants will help reimburse local governments for storm-related costs, including road repairs, emergency response efforts and restoration of critical infrastructure.
Governor Mike Braun said the funding will help communities recover from widespread damage caused by the storms.
The approved grants include money for debris removal, roadway repairs, power restoration and school facility repairs. Among the allocations are funding for counties in central and southern Indiana, repairs at Owen Valley High School, and restoration of electrical infrastructure in Anderson and rural service areas.
FEMA is covering at least 75 percent of eligible costs through its Public Assistance program. State and local governments are responsible for the remaining share.
Officials say the funding will help communities continue rebuilding while strengthening infrastructure against future severe weather.