Commissioners track flood costs and prepare IDHS submission after state emergency

Aug 17, 2026

Following recent flooding, Decatur County staff are compiling damage costs for submission to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security after a state emergency declaration; county officials said federal inclusion is possible but uncertain.

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County departments reported ongoing tracking of damage from a recent flood and are compiling documentation for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) for potential reimbursement following a state emergency declaration.

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