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 less than two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance.
Application deadline is Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
Financial assistance is available for eligible survivors who need help covering uninsured costs for things like home repairs, personal property, vehicle damage, medical expenses including accessibility items, moving and storage and reimbursement for temporary housing.
How to apply for FEMA Assistance:
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service give FEMA your number for that service. In-person help is available at support sites for submitting and updating documentation and asking questions regarding your case. To find a location visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.
For video assistance:
What to expect before applying for FEMA assistance | ASL | Spanish
Next steps after applying for FEMA assistance | ASL | Spanish
To apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery (SBA) apply online at MySBA Loan Portal or sba.gov/disaster or call the Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability may dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. For more information or assistance in-person visit Appointment.sba.gov to find a location nearest you.
You apply, FEMA help remains available
Stay in touch. Let FEMA know of any changes in your circumstances or contact information, including the status of your insurance settlement. Ask FEMA any questions you may have about your recovery, including any unmet needs.
Applicants can create an account on DisasterAssistance.gov where they can submit paperwork and check their status tracker for updates. For in-person assistance visit a support site, current locations can be found here: on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.
Learn more about the disaster recovery operation in Indiana at www.fema.gov/disaster/4933.
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