Indiana Victims Rise as Severe Weather Claims Lives and Causes Power Outages
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The other victims included a 19-year-old man whose body was recovered on Saturday. Officials in Delaware county, located east of Indianapolis, said Matthew Morey had jumped off a bridge into the rushing waters of the Mississinewa River with friends three days earlier.
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New York PostMatthew Morey, 18, was the sole person who remained missing after the friends leapt into the Mississinewa River near Muncie on Wednesday, with the dangerous flooding keeping rescue workers away until they finally found his body over the weekend.
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Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state The state has been hammered over the past week by heavy rains, resulting in rivers reaching record levels and sending residents in search of higher ground.
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The Guardian USThe NWS urged residents to check river and weather forecasts and “stay out of dangerous, fast moving waters” as heavy rain has led to significant flooding along most rivers and creeks across central Indiana. Roads and bridges across the state have also been seriously damaged or washed out entirely by the powerful rushing waters.
NPR NewsAt least six people across multiple counties in Indiana have died related to historic flooding. While some of the worst hit areas are beginning to recover, severe weather is expected to impact the region on Sunday.
New York TimesIndiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.
New York PostAn aerial view shows flooding in northern Indianapolis on Saturday in the wake of last weeks floods. Indianapolis Fire Department via AP
Washington TimesIndiana authorities say at least five people have died in flooding across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis.
BreitbartA number of rivers reached record levels, the Daily Mail reported, as more than a dozen counties declared local disasters. Much of the latest damage was along the river from Hamilton County heading into northern Indianapolis suburbs.
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President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state, with federal disaster assistance available to the affected areas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Saturday.
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NPR NewsPresident Donald Trump on Saturday approved an emergency declaration for Indiana, which allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist with recovery efforts from the storm.
BreitbartPresident Donald Trump acted quickly on news of the deluge, approving an emergency declaration for the state, making federal disaster assistance available to residents and municipalities.
Washington TimesGov. Mike Braun confirmed Saturday that President Donald Trump intends to approve his request for federal resources to help in response to the flooding and the recovery.
The Guardian USDonald Trump on Saturday approved Braun’s request to the president for federal disaster assistance to help with flooding response and recovery efforts.
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As of Saturday afternoon, more than 150,000 people were experiencing power outages, according to the northern Indiana public service company.
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NPR NewsMore than 128,000 people across the state were without power as of Sunday afternoon, according to NIPSCO, the local power company.
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01 Associated Press Colts, Pacers join forces and donate $125,000 each to help with flood relief efforts in Indiana - AP News Colts, Pacers join forces and donate $125,000 each to help with flood relief efforts in Indiana AP News
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02 New York Post It remains unclear why Morey and the three others who were rescued had jumped into the raging waters during floods across central Indiana.
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03 Washington Times Braun said his heart is with the families who have lost loved ones due to the flooding over the past week. He also warned people to take the flooding seriously and stay away from floodwaters.
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04 Breitbart Residents from hundreds of homes in neighborhoods between the river and parallel canals were evacuated on Saturday as 911 dispatchers received scores of calls for help.
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05 The Guardian US Officials in Jennings county, in the southern end of the state, said the boy was killed on Tuesday when a tree crashed through his bedroom during strong winds.
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06 NPR News "Engineering will closely monitor our flood-control infrastructure (levees, control gates, etc.) to ensure it continues to operate as anticipated. Crews are working to clear debris blockages of natural flow and monitor flood gates," the department said in a Sunday morning update. "As the water levels recede, crews will continue to complete regular checks on infrastructure, and make further determinations on additional gate openings."
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