03-12-2026 Gov. Mike Braun Surveys Northwest Indiana Storm Damage, Thanks First Responders

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Gov. Mike Braun Surveys Northwest Indiana Storm Damage, Thanks First Responders

LAKE VILLAGE, IN -Governor Mike Braun traveled to Northwest Indiana today to review severe weather damage, meet with first responders, and receive a briefing at the Emergency Operations Center in Lake Village.

"We mourn the lives lost in these severe storms, and our prayers are with the Hoosiers whose homes, businesses, and communities have been damaged," said Governor Braun. "Today I thanked the first responders and emergency management teams who are working hard to keep Hoosiers safe and help them recover."

During the visit, Governor Braun conducted an aerial survey of storm damage, met with emergency response personnel at the Lake Village Fire Department, and completed a ground survey to assess the impact on affected communities and speak to those affected directly.

The Governor thanked staff at the Emergency Operations Center for their work coordinating the response and supporting impacted residents in the aftermath of the storms.

Photos from today can be found on the official Flickr account for Indiana Governor Mike Braun, here.

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Griffin Reid
Office of Governor Mike Braun
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 317-391-9475