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Gov. Holcomb Announces Indiana Receives Federal Disaster Declaration

Statement

Date: April 3, 2020
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Issues: National Security Health and Health Care Federal, State and Local Relations

Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana has been granted a federal Major Disaster Declaration, which provides funds to help communities recover from COVID-19.

The funding can be used to cover costs of emergency needs including crisis counseling, food programs, temporary shelters, protective equipment, safety resources and personnel.

The Governor also signed an executive order today to extend the public health emergency by an additional 30 days -- to May 5. The executive order is posted here: https://www.in.gov/gov/2384.htm. The first public health emergency was declared on March 6 and allows the state to increase coordination across all levels of government in the state's response to coronavirus.

Gov. Holcomb also announced he will extend the Stay-at-Home Order and the restrictions on bars and restaurants an additional two weeks -- to April 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The executive order will be signed Monday.


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