MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a state of disaster emergency for 18 counties in Indiana, including Marshall, on Friday.

"This is effective for 30 days and allows the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to begin providing financial assistance to impacted communities who have eligible expenses under the State Disaster Relief Fund program."

On Wednesday, April 2, an EF1 tornado hit Bourbon, near the Marshall and Kosciusko County boarder.

"It is my hope that this step enables residents, businesses, and local government to access needed resources and assistance as they assess and recover from these devastating weather events," Gov. Braun said.