Parke County adopts local disaster emergency declaration after April storms

Apr 21, 2025

The Parke County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-05, a local disaster emergency declaration intended to help the county recoup costs from storms and flooding on April 2 and April 6, 2025; Emergency Management Director Chris O'Brien told the board state funds will support community recovery needs.

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Parke County adopted Ordinance 2025-05 on April 21, 2025, declaring a local disaster emergency intended to help the county recover costs tied to storm and flood damage on April 2 and April 6. Emergency Management Director Chris O'Brien presented the ordinance and told the board that “money from the State level will help support the needs of the community.”

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