CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Indiana 211 system has now been activated in Clay County over the severe weather and its aftermath from previous weeks.
Clay County, among others, has activated the 211 system to allow residents to report damages related to the recent storms and the subsequent flooding that followed. Any damage from the weather from March 3 through the present can be reported through the service.
Rob Gambill, the Director of Clay County Emergency Management, stated in a news release that they are not sure what damages will be covered that are reported to the service. Reporting, however, is still encouraged so that the state can have an accurate record of damages to determine what public assistance is needed.
All this comes as Governor Mike Braun has declared 18 counties in Indiana a state of disaster emergency.
“Due to flooding, storm, and tornado damage, I am declaring a state of disaster emergency in Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Delaware, Gibson, Hamilton, Harrison, Lake, Madison, Marshall, Martin, Owen, Perry, Posey, Spencer, and Warrick counties,” stated Gov. Braun. “This is effective for 30 days and allows the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to begin providing financial assistance to impacted communities who have eligible expenses under the State Disaster Relief Fund program. It is my hope that this step enables residents, businesses, and local government to access needed resources and assistance as they assess and recover from these devastating weather events.”
To report damages to the 211 system, you can visit this link to submit a report online, or you can dial 211 or 866-211-9966 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
