Decatur County tracks flood damage after state emergency declaration; federal aid still uncertain

Aug 17, 2026

County staff are compiling flood damage costs for submission to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security after the state declared an emergency; county officials said federal assistance is possible but inclusion is not yet certain.

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Decatur County staff told commissioners on Aug. 17 they are tracking costs from recent flooding and compiling documentation for submission to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) so the county can access state emergency funds. The state has declared an emergency, which makes the county eligible for state-level assistance, officials said.

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