08/25/2026
Good Afternoon, just FYI to distribute! Take care‼️
1 American Red Cross 888-684-1441
2 Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund - Grants up to $5,000 - Apply Online Only! (https://www.in.gov/dhs/emergency-management-and-preparedness/august-2026-disaster) (No Number Provided Yet)
3 State Flood Recovery Assistance - 800-733-2767
4 FEMA 800-621-3362(disasterassistance.gov) - FEMA will reimburse up to $800 for generators (keep your receipts)
5 Insurance Complaints: 800-622-4461
6 211 - Report storm related damage to Indiana state or 311 (to the City of Gary or 219-881-1311)
7 NIPSCO - 800-464-7726
8 Flooding (City of Gary) - 219-944-1211 ext. 1600
9 Emergency - 911
10 Calumet Township Assistance: 219-880-4913 - 1900 W. 41st Avenue, Gary, IN 46408
11 SNAP Benefit Replacement (Only Until August 21st) - 888-436-9199
12 Cooling stations: Calumet Township (see above), Monroe Smith Shelter - 4101 Washington Street, Gary, IN, and Brother's Keeper - 2120 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407
13 Debris Removal (Gary Public Works) - 219-881-1310
14 Gary Sanitary District (Water) - 219-944-0595
15 Home Repair Program - Habitat for Humanity (Merrillville) - 219-923-7265(Mold remediation, Sump pump replacement, Insurance Deductible Assistance)
16 The Ken Allen Law Group is filing a negligence lawsuit against utility companies call for more info: 312-236-6292(Chicago Office, but services Indiana)
Provided by Haneefah Khaaliq, Esq.
You can find more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
