BROWN CO. — Brown County officials declared a local, county-wide disaster emergency on Saturday, April 5th, in response to the significant impact of recent severe weather. The declaration, issued by Brown County Indiana Emergency Management (EM), cites that the county “has been impacted by or is immediately threatened by excessive rain, wind damage, downed power lines and trees, as well as life safety issues.”
According to Brown County EM, the recent onslaught of flooding, severe storms, and high winds has damaged the area. Roads have been degraded, and there is a heightened risk of widespread power outages across the county.
The local disaster emergency will remain in effect until Friday, April 11th. Brown County EM stated that this declaration is a crucial step to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. It supports the ongoing response efforts to weather-related disasters and enables the county to seek and receive assistance from outside Brown County if the situation necessitates it.
Residents seeking more information about the disaster emergency and ongoing response efforts are encouraged to visit the Brown County Emergency Management website or their official Facebook page. These platforms will provide updates and resources as the situation evolves.
The declaration underscores the severity of the recent weather events in Brown County and the proactive measures being taken to protect its residents and infrastructure.
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