INDIANA – Indiana residents whose homes or property were damaged by the August 2026 storms have until Oct. 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance, according to the latest Indiana Disaster Recovery update.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency reported that more than $137 million in Individual Assistance has been provided to more than 33,000 households statewide as of the close of business Oct. 8.
Additionally, more than $21.5 million has been paid to National Flood Insurance Program policyholders, while the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery has disbursed $7.6 million in disaster loans.
FEMA may be able to help residents whose insurance does not cover the cost of repairing or replacing property damaged by the storms. Applications must be submitted by the end of the day Sunday, Oct. 25.
Residents can apply for assistance in two ways:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- By phone at 800-621-3362. Those who use video relay service, captioned telephone service, or another similar service should provide FEMA with the appropriate number.
In-person assistance is also available. Residents can find support locations through on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.
FEMA also reminds disaster survivors that rental assistance may be available if their homes are unsafe to occupy because of the August disaster. The assistance can help eligible residents secure temporary housing while their homes are repaired or replaced. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Residents initially approved for rental assistance should receive an application for continued temporary housing assistance by mail 15 days after their grant is approved. Anyone who does not receive the application can contact FEMA at 800-621-3362.
FEMA also advises applicants to watch for calls from housing inspectors. Inspectors may call from an unknown number to schedule an inspection, generally within about 10 days after an application is submitted. They may attempt to reach applicants several times.
To protect against fraud, residents should remember that FEMA inspectors will wear official government identification, will not ask for a nine-digit registration number or bank information, and will never charge a fee for an inspection.
Federal law also prohibits FEMA from duplicating benefits received from other sources for the same disaster-related expense. However, FEMA may provide assistance if other resources have been exhausted and a continuing need remains.
Disaster survivors should also remain alert for scams. FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other federal agencies do not charge applicants for disaster assistance or help completing applications. Suspected FEMA fraud can be reported by emailing StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov.
For more information about disaster assistance, visit fema.gov/disaster/4933 or call 800-621-3362. The application deadline is Sunday, Oct. 25.
