Pence has ordered the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal.

“Our local governments particularly need assistance, so we’re going to appeal the decision,” said Pence in a statement. “These grants will help alleviate further burden on local taxpayers. I’ve directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to continue to gather damage and further documentation. The updated findings will then be presented for federal review.”

Weather is blamed for more than $11 million in damage and at least 10 deaths.

Adams, Allen, Benton, Brown, Clark, Fulton, Huntington, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Marshall, Newton, Pulaski, Scott, Vermillion, Wabash, Warren, Washington and Wells counties were included in the request.

The grants are for governments and certain non-profit organizations that provide essential government services. The grants pay 75 percent of eligible expenses for damage to roads, bridges, utilities, buildings’ contents and equipment, water control facilities, parks and recreational facilities, as well as debris removal and emergency protective measures like traffic control and rescue operations in the aforementioned counties.