Gov. Holcomb signs Executive Order declaring Sullivan and Johnson counties in State of Emergency

Local Sources- Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an Executive Order declaring a disaster emergency for Sullivan and Johnson counties because of severe weather that moved through the state overnight Friday into Saturday.

"First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have perished in this storm and all who are suffering losses because of this incident. I will remain in contact with emergency management officials as well as local officials in Sullivan and Johnson counties as we continue to assess the damage, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is actively engaging with FEMA to assess the damages from the incident," said Gov. Holcomb. 

Click here to read the Executive Order.