INDIANAPOLIS Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order giving special paid leave to Indiana state employees whose homes were destroyed or badly damaged by recent storms.Eligible workers can take up to 15 paid workdays to de al with their housing situation. The leave covers the period from Aug.11 through Sept.19, 2026.State employees serve Hoosiers every day, and some are now facing the difficult work of recovering from severe damage to their own homes, Braun said. This executive order gives eligible employees special paid leave to address urgent housing needs as they recover from these devastating storms.Who Qualifies?To be eligible, a state employee must: Live in a county declared eligible for state or federal disaster relief Have had their home destroyed or severely damaged verified by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security OR be dealing with a prolonged power outage at their home, also certified by IDHSMORE RESOURCES | How to find and give flood relief in Indiana ...read more read less