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Disaster Resources for Survivors

August 2026 Disaster Information Hub

This page is meant to provide general information on resources that could end up being available to survivors of disasters in Indiana.

A dedicated August 2026 Disaster information hub has been established to provided Hoosiers who have been impacted by the Aug. 11 severe weather event with up-to-date information and resources currently available to them during the recovery process of this disaster.

August 2026 Disaster Information Hub

News

Indiana 211 collecting damage assessments for multiple counties

Residents are asked to contact Indiana 211 by calling 866-211-9966 to report storm damage from the severe storm that occurred throughout June 2026.

To help establish a comprehensive assessment of damage, residents can call 866-211-9966 or visit the Indiana 211 website. Collecting assessments via this process will help IDHS determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.

The State Disaster Relief Fund is currently accepting applications

On June 19, 2026, Governor Mike Braun issued an emergency disaster declaration for 63 Indiana counties due to flooding, severe weather, tornadic activity and a derecho that occurred from June 9 through June 18, 2026. The State Disaster Relief Fund has been opened for Individual Assistance for eligible applicants. Apply here.

SBA Disaster Loans Available

Businesses and residents of several Indiana counties are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration for specific disasters that have occurred in Indiana. Find the application deadlines for these incidents on the Disaster Declarations page.

Emergency Disaster Assistance

Emergency Medical Needs

  • Call 911.

Emergency Shelter

Other Immediate Needs

  • Check with your local emergency management officials and volunteer agencies (including faith-based organizations).
  • Call 211 for resource referrals.
  • The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may also be able to provide additional referrals. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA your number to use that service.

Resources

Open each category to find listings of resources at the local, state and national levels.

State
Indiana 211

Indiana 211 provides immediate help and access to community resources to housing, shelters, employment, counseling and more. You can call 211 or 1-866-211-9966, or you can use the 211 website to search for help based on keyword and location.

Indiana 211

Local
American Red Cross Resource Directory

The Red Cross Resource Directory provides listings of organizations for a variety of needs, including housing, food, transit, health and legal. Search based on ZIP Code, keyword or program name.

Red Cross Resource Directory

Local
County Emergency Management Agencies

Each county in Indiana has its own emergency management agency to help prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.

County EMA lookup

National
FEMA

FEMA offers various disaster assistance resources. Your first step to receiving help, including financial assistance, is to apply and receive a FEMA registration number.

FEMA disaster assistance

FEMA next steps after applying

National
FEMA Resource Referrals

Look in FEMA's comprehensive list to find disaster recovery services in many categories, such as access and disability needs, animals and pets, counseling, unemployment and taxes.

FEMA National Referrals List

National
FEMA State and Local Referrals List

FEMA provides a list of state and local resources that provide disaster recovery services in more than 30 categories.

FEMA Indiana resource referrals lookup

National
Ready.gov

Ready.gov offers tips on what to do following a disaster.

Steps after a disaster

National
Rural and Farm Assistance

USDA offers assistance to farmers, ranchers and landowners.

USDA farm assistance

USDA Disaster Resource Center

Local
The Salvation Army (Indiana)

Search for local Salvation Army centers to find help for various needs.

Salvation Army program search

National
Disaster Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster loans to individuals, businesses and nonprofits following disasters.

Disaster loans

National
Paying Bills

The U.S. General Services Administration offers tips on how to pay credit card bills, auto loan payments and student loan payments after a disaster.

Help with bills

State
State Disaster Relief Fund

The Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) serves Hoosiers in times of disaster, when personal insurance and federal subsidies are unavailable or do not apply. If there has been an official disaster declared in Indiana, funding may become available, but many disasters do not reach the threshold for SDRF funds to become available. When a disaster rises to a sufficient level, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security announces how to apply.

State Disaster Relief Fund

Local
Community Compass

Community Compass is a part of the Indy Hunger Network, which is a collection of organizations in the Indianapolis area that promotes access to food.

Food map

State
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP is a federal food assistance program for low- and no-income people and families. Distribution is handled at the state level by the Indiana Family and Social Services Association (FSSA).

SNAP

Local
Feeding Indiana’s Hungry

Find food banks across Indiana and learn more about state and federal food assistance programs.

Food banks map

State
Immunizations

The Indiana Department of Health handles immunization schedules for adults and children and provides access to vaccination records and where to receive vaccinations.

Adult immunizations

Children and teen immunizations

State
Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records

The Indiana Department of Health is responsible for maintaining and issuing certified copies of vital records, including birth, death and fetal death certificates for events that occurred in Indiana.

Vital records

Local
Local Health Departments

Each county in Indiana has a health department that provides essential health services to protect the public’s health. Services and available resources may vary by county.

Local health department contacts map

State
Medicaid

Learn about the different Indiana Medicaid health care programs, eligibility and how to apply.

Indiana Medicaid

State
Moms Helpline

Moms Helpline is a service for mothers to call when looking for an OBGYN, diapers or a place to ask parenting questions. It connects mothers with resources within their community and from state agencies.

Moms Helpline

State
My Healthy Baby

My Healthy Baby is a collaboration among several state agencies that connects pregnant women to family support providers in their own communities to offer free, personalized guidance during and after pregnancy.

Pregnancy support

State
Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)

The Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program improves access to nutritious foods and promotes healthier eating and lifestyles. It provides health screenings, education, counseling and referrals to other services.

WIC

National
Home Energy Assistance

Some Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAPs) help people after a natural disaster pay for their utility bills. Each office has its own eligibility criteria.

LIHEAP contact

National
FEMA Emergency Hotels

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which will pay for hotel stays while you are displaced from a disaster. After you receive your FEMA registration number, you can use the TSA hotel search to find a hotel that participates.

TSA hotel search

State
Indiana Housing Now

Indiana Housing Now is a free online housing service locator provided by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. The search options allow you to find affordable, accessible and market-rate rental housing in communities across Indiana. You can navigate the website or call the toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844 (open weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern).

Indiana Housing Now

National
Rural Disaster Assistance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several programs to help with housing following a disaster. This includes finding multifamily housing or single-family housing (buying, building or repairing).

USDA housing assistance programs

Multifamily housing rental map

National
Urban Disaster Assistance

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers help with housing and shelter, mortgages, replacing personal property, discrimination, fraud and more.

HUD housing resources

HUD housing counselors

HUD homeless service providers

State
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, trained crisis specialists are available to help you if you are experiencing emotional distress, thoughts of suicide or a mental health or substance use crisis. Call 988 for a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

988 Lifeline

State
First Responder Behavioral Health

First responders not only face emergencies on a daily basis, but also respond to disasters whenever they arise. The IDHS First Responder Behavioral Health page offers resources to help first responders cope with their stress and trauma.

First Responder Behavioral Health

State
Resilience and Emotional Support Teams

Resilience and Emotional Support Teams (REST) are trained individuals ready to give short-term emotional support to survivors, responders and others to help navigate emotions and decisions after a disaster. The program is run by the FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

Mental health support