GARY – On Monday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined local officials and community leaders in Lake County to assess damage and disaster relief efforts after severe storms caused historic flooding, tornadoes, and widespread devastation across Indiana.
Senator Banks toured the American Red Cross’s Gary shelter and met with local clergy providing sanctuary to storm victims. Banks also met with FEMA, Indiana state officials, NIPSCO leaders, and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton. Together, Banks and Melton called President Trump to update him on the state of Northwest Indiana storm recovery efforts and the importance of further federal action.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said, “Severe weather has devastated Northwest Indiana, and disaster relief must be our top priority. This is why I spent the day on the ground with local officials and community leaders who are working tirelessly to help storm victims. Thank you, President Trump, for your support of Indiana and your help in securing much-needed relief. My office continues our work to facilitate relief efforts, and we stand ready to assist all impacted Hoosiers.”
Severe weather began impacting Indiana on August 11 and has resulted in deaths, injuries, damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure, displaced families, and disrupted emergency services. Power outages peaked at more than 300,000, while flooding reached 100-year levels in some areas and forced road closures across the state.
