INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is continuing to distribute a historic volume of State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) grants to survivors affected by the severe August 2026 storm event.
To date, IDHS has received and reviewed over 50,000 applications for disaster assistance. Due to the unprecedented scale of the response, some applicants may experience payment processing delays as state teams work to evaluate claims as quickly and responsibly as possible. Officials note that payments are being issued in phases and will not appear in all bank accounts simultaneously.
“This is an historic event that requires significant coordination, thorough review, and the implementation of extensive processes,” said IDHS Executive Director Jonathan Whitham. “In previous events involving SDRF, we may typically receive a few hundred applications. At its peak, our team was reviewing more than a thousand cases each day, which requires an extraordinary effort to deliver these payments as quickly and accurately as possible. We have all hands on deck to ensure this important work gets done.”
By the Numbers
The recovery effort highlights massive statewide impact:
- 50,000+ applications received
- $33+ million awarded to survivors
- More than 9,000 Hoosier households served
New applications are still being accepted on a rolling basis, with the final deadline to apply for the SDRF set for November 24, 2026.
Support and Contact Information
Survivors needing assistance with applications, technical support, payment updates, or next steps can reach out to Indiana 211.
- Phone Support: Call 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET; callers should prompt dial #9 for disaster resources).
- Text Support: Text
IN211HELPto 898-211 for additional disaster resources. - Online Updates: Survivors can check the latest recovery updates by visiting on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.
