MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security announced President Donald Trump granted Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Indiana on July 22 for severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred between Mar. 30 to April 9.

This includes 23 counties, including Marshall County.

IDHS says federal disaster declaration for individual assistance was denied on Monday, and they're currently reviewing appeal options.

Indiana has 30 days from the date of declaration to submit additional counties for public assistance.

The FEMA Public Assistance Program provides assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and some types of private nonprofit organizations.

Grant funding can be used for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.

Applicants must own the property or be legally responsible for maintenance.

On Aug. 5, officials say FEMA staff, in conjunction with IDHS recovery teams, will begin meeting with public assistance applicants across the state.

Eligible applicants for public assistance should contact their county EMA for assistance.

You can learn more about the federal disaster declaration for public assistance online.

The following counties are included:

• Bartholomew
• Brown
• Clark
• Crawford
• Decatur
• Floyd
• Franklin
• Greene
• Harrison
• Jefferson
• Lawrence
• Madison
• Marshall
• Martin
• Montgomery
• Morgan
• Orange
• Owen
• Perry
• Switzerland
• Vanderburgh
• Warrick
• Washington