Indiana is deploying emergency resources to storm-stricken communities as hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers deal with power outages, flooding and damage from Tuesday’s severe weather.

Gov. Mike Braun traveled to Northwest Indiana Wednesday to assess damage and meet with local officials and first responders. He was joined by leaders of the Indiana National Guard, Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

Braun said state agencies have been directed to work with local governments, first responders and utility crews to get assistance where it is needed.

“Between storm damage, widespread power outages and flooding, hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers have been impacted across the state,” Braun said.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is leading the state response, with assistance from the Department of Natural Resources, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation and Department of Correction.

Indiana’s State Emergency Operations Center has been elevated to Level 3 activation to help coordinate resources with affected communities.

The state has already sent generators and an oxygen trailer to Northwest Indiana. Utility crews are also working to restore electricity to areas where widespread outages remain.

The American Red Cross is prepared to establish shelters, cooling centers and charging stations as needed. State officials are urging people who remain without electricity to take precautions against the heat and use cooling centers when necessary.

The response is not limited to Northwest Indiana.

State emergency officials are also working with communities dealing with flooding elsewhere in Indiana, including Delaware and Henry counties. Additional state resources remain available for deployment as communities identify needs and cleanup and recovery efforts continue.

Braun said state agencies will continue working with local officials as conditions change and additional assistance is requested.