Office of the Governor Docket 260095 Other

in-20260318-IR-GOV260095EOA: EXECUTIVE ORDER: 26-08

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Summary

FOR: DECLARING A DISASTER EMERGENCY IN JASPER, NEWTON, AND STARKE COUNTIES DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND TORNADIC ACTIVITY WHEREAS, IC 10-14-3-12 provides that the Governor shall declare a disaster emergency by executive order if he determines that a disaster involving widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property has occurred or that the occurrence or threat of a disaster is imminent; WHEREAS, on March 10, 2026, severe weather and tornadic activity caused widespread and severe damage throughout Jasper, Newton, and Starke counties; and WHEREAS, the severe weather has resulted in damage and destruction of homes, businesses, infrastructure, and other structures; loss of power; downing of trees and power lines; injury; and the tragic loss of life. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Braun, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby:

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STATE OF INDIANA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT INDIANAPOLIS EXECUTIVE ORDER: 26-08 FOR: DECLARING A DISASTER EMERGENCY IN JASPER, NEWTON, AND STARKE COUNTIES DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND TORNADIC ACTIVITY TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS: WHEREAS, IC 10-14-3-12 provides that the Governor shall declare a disaster emergency by executive order if he determines that a disaster involving widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property has occurred or that the occurrence or threat of a disaster is imminent; WHEREAS, on March 10, 2026, severe weather and tornadic activity caused widespread and severe damage throughout Jasper, Newton, and Starke counties; and WHEREAS, the severe weather has resulted in damage and destruction of homes, businesses, infrastructure, and other structures; loss of power; downing of trees and power lines; injury; and the tragic loss of life. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Braun, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby: Mike Braun Governor of Indiana ATTEST: Diego Morales Secretary of State

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