AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlood Disaster Response: Indiana’s White River has surged past the 1913 Great Flood benchmark, with the state still tracking major flooding along the system and preparing for more heavy rain impacts; Gov. Mike Braun has requested federal help and says the presidential emergency declaration would unlock FEMA support for rescues, sandbagging, shelters, and power/road repairs. Storm Toll: State officials put the death count at at least five from the week’s storms, including flooding in central Indiana and high winds in the northwest, with more deaths still under review. Local Levee Fight: In Rocky Ripple, residents mobilized in large numbers to stop levee leaks as water began overtopping barriers, passing sandbags and coordinating around the neighborhood’s town hall area. Energy & Air Pollution: A lawsuit challenges Indiana’s electricity future as a federal consent decree pushes early closure of Rockport Generating Station units totaling 2,600 megawatts, raising questions about replacement power amid rising demand from data centers and electrification. Cleaner Steel Push: A new report highlights direct reduced iron as a lower-emissions path for U.S. steel, including analysis covering Northern Indiana. Wildlife Education: Eckhart Public Library is hosting an “Introduction to Invasive Species” workshop focused on local threats like spotted lanternfly and poison hemlock.
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