May 16th Tornado Recovery Update in Monroe County with information on financial assistance

MONROE CO.– On May 16th, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the western and south-central parts of Monroe County were struck by an EF-2 tornado and high…

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Monroe County Emergency Management provides tornado recovery update

INDIANA – On May 16th, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the western and the south-central parts of Monroe County were struck by an EF-2 tornado and…

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Red Cross to offer financial aid to Greene County tornado victims

LINTON—Starting Monday, May 26, victims of the recent tornado in Greene County will be able to access financial assistance from the Red Cross. According to…

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Vigo County Health Department offers free tire disposal for Greene County storm victims

GREENE CO. – To assist Greene County residents with community restoration following recent severe storms, the Vigo County Health Department (VCHD) will be accepting tires…

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PALS horse barn destroyed in storm, all horses safe

BLOOMINGTON — People and Animal Learning Services  (PALS) announces that a powerful storm destroyed its main barn and significantly damaged other structures on the evening of…

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Lawrence County completes storm damage report for federal aid consideration

BEDFORD– Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer has finalized and submitted reports detailing storm and flood damage to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

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National Weather Service details path and strengths of tornados – EF-2 Hit Brown County State Park

BLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service (NWS) has released its initial findings on the tornado that tracked across Monroe, Brown, and Bartholomew counties on Friday…

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Storms hit Brown County: Horse fatality, campground and trails closed, damage to therapy center

NASHVILLE– The aftermath of Friday evening’s severe weather in Brown County has brought sad news, where one horse has died and several others sustained injuries…

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Bloomington Mayor Thomson releases statement following severe storms

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson released the following statement: “Severe storms swept through our area last night (May 16), leaving damage across parts of…

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Duke Energy restoring power in Monroe County

MONROE CO. – Duke Energy is asking the public to avoid the areas damaged by Friday’s tornadoes in Monroe County.  Utility crews are working on…

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