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Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the approval from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the State of Indiana’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the storms of August 11, 2026.
“FEMA has announced that the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Braun for the State of Indiana has been approved.
Washington, DC – Today, the Indiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Mike Braun’s August 20, 2026, request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on August 11.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, is applauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency for speeding federal assistance to Northwest Indiana following last week's severe storms that toppled trees and knocked out power to more than 300,000 Region residents.
"On behalf of the residents of Indiana's 1st Congressional District, I thank the administration for its prompt approval of Indiana's request for a federal emergency declaration," Mrvan said Monday.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan joined the Indiana delegation in Congress in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Braun's request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms that impacted Indiana during the period of June 6-26, 2026.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of Indiana’s emergency declaration request.
U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, toured the new American Water Training Facility that's been under construction in Gary.
The water utility that serves communities across Northwest Indiana has invested $1.8 million in the new training facility that will train its operators, improve workforce readiness and prepare the next generation of utility workers.
On Friday, July 24, Indiana American Water welcomed Congressman Frank Mrvan to its new Northwest Indiana Training Facility, offering a firsthand look at the nearly completed training center that is expected to open in the fall.
The visit began with welcome remarks from Drake Abramson, government affairs lead at Indiana American Water, and Barry Suits, president of Indiana American Water.
U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, left, speaks with PNW student researchers who are working on initiatives in the PNW Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS).
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) hosted U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on July 17 to share updates on key initiatives spearheaded by the center.
The tenant of the Gary/Chicago International Airport’s new $12 million hangar will help boost the city and Northwest Indiana, multiple speakers said Friday.
“Today is about more than a new hangar — it’s about new opportunities,” said Gary’s Chief of Staff Ellis Dumas. “This $12 million, 47,000-square-foot facility represents confidence in Gary, it represents confidence in Indiana, and it represents confidence in the future of this airport. It’s another visible sign that Gary is on the move.”
Families eager to hit one of the most popular beaches in the Region Friday morning instead sat in their cars for three hours waiting for a stopped train to move. Some cars stayed baking in the sun, others peeled away and one man on a bicycle rode by and flipped off the train.
This was nothing new for regulars at Whihala Beach in Whiting. However, for the first time, the city may have taken its first step to solve the problem.