Indiana Recovery Update

Statewide Individual Recovery

Reported as of October 23, 2026

$154M in FEMA Individual Assistance for more than 35,900 households.

More than $25.7M has been paid out to National Flood Insurance Program policyholders.

Key Reminders

FEMA deadline is approaching. Residents in Carroll, Cass, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Pike, Porter, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union and Wayne counties who have been affected by the August 11 - 24, 2026 storms, tornadoes and flooding have until Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 to apply for FEMA assistance.

Financial help after a disaster. Financial assistance is available for basic home repairs, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses resulting from the August storms, tornadoes and flooding.

Report housing needs to FEMA. Survivors should report their housing needs to FEMA when they apply and FEMA staff will work with them to determine their eligibility and the type of assistance that meets their housing needs.

Rental Assistance. FEMA Rental Assistance may be available if a survivor can't safely live in their home because of the August 2026 disaster. This assistance can help applicants secure temporary housing while their home is being repaired or replaced.

If a survivor's furnace is damaged. FEMA grants may be available to help repair damaged furnaces or water heaters and replace those destroyed by floodwater.

Information needed to complete application. Survivors will need to provide all information when applying.

• Contact information (phone number, current mailing address, email address, and damaged home address)
• Social Security number
• A general list of damage and losses
• Annual household income
• Banking information if they choose direct deposit
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

Applicants with insurance. If a survivor's policy does not cover all their disaster expenses, they may be eligible for federal assistance. To apply for assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.

HOW TO APPLY AND RECEIVE SUPPORT

Apply in one of two ways:

1. Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
2. Call 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.

APPLICATION DEADLINE SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 2026

In-person support is available to those who need it. Find a location near you: on.in.gov/August2026Disaster