INDIANA – With less than five days remaining until FEMA’s deadline to apply for individual assistance, Gov. Mike Braun is announcing opportunities for storm-impacted Hoosiers to receive in-person assistance with relief programs, including FEMA’s individual assistance, so that they can get their applications in before the Oct. 25 deadline.
“As the FEMA deadline for assistance approaches, I implore all Hoosiers impacted by the August disaster to apply before Oct. 25,” said Gov. Braun. “At my direction, representatives across the state will continue to be available leading up to the deadline to assist Hoosiers in-person.”
Representatives at centers across eight counties will provide in-person assistance, answer questions, and help homeowners and renters with programs like FEMA’s Individual Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans and the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF). Some locations will also have a Community Education and Outreach Specialist (CEO) available for individuals to connect with. Not all services are available at every location, and some locations might have additional services available that are not listed.
These services are designed to help storm-impacted Hoosiers navigate the recovery process and are provided at no cost, and no appointment is necessary to attend.
What to bring:
- Social Security number
- Proof of insurance, if available
- Damage information (photos, contractor estimates, etc.)
- Financial information
- Direct deposit information
- Contact information
In-person support will be available in the following counties:
- Carroll County, Flora-Monroe Township Public Library (Oct. 21)
- Delaware County, various locations (Oct. 23 – Oct. 24)
- Hamilton County, Noblesville Public Library (Oct. 22)
- Lake County, various locations (Oct. 21 – Oct. 23, Oct. 25)
- Madison County, Anderson Public Library (Oct. 21 and Oct. 23)
- Marion County, Washington Township Government Center (Oct. 22 – Oct. 24)
- Porter County, European Market in Chesterton (Oct. 24)
- Wayne County, Morrisson-Reeves Library (Oct. 21 – Oct. 22)
More details about times and locations can be found on IDHS’ Disaster Resource Hub: on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.
How to apply for assistance:
Survivors can also apply for assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. The deadline is Oct. 25, 2026.
If you disagree with FEMA’s decision or the amount of money provided, you can submit an appeal letter and documents supporting your claim, such as a contractor’s estimate for home repairs. You have 60 days from the date of your decision letter to appeal.
At the end of your FEMA letter, look for an appeal request form that can be used to send us additional information about your situation. This form can help make sure you have the information FEMA needs and give you space to explain why you need help.
Submit your appeal documents by mail, online, by fax, or in-person at an in-person support site.
- Online: This is the fastest option to submit documents. If you have a FEMA online account, upload your documents electronically. To set up the account first, visit www.disasterassistance.gov, click on “Check Status,” and follow the directions.
- By mail: FEMA, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055
- By fax: 1-800-827-8112, Attention: FEMA
- In-person: Visit an in-person support site to submit your appeal.
