08/20/2026
Continue to pray and bring awareness to what is happening in Indiana and specifically Gary. There should be a state of emergency declared by the state and federal governments to get them what they need to help.
Love Agents, if you or someone you know in Gary, Indiana, has been impacted by the recent storms, flooding, power outages, or property damage, help is available. Please share this information with anyone who may need it.
📍 GARY, INDIANA DISASTER RESOURCES
☎️ Indiana 211: Dial 211 or 1-866-211-9966 for food, shelter, utilities, transportation, housing, and emergency assistance.
❤️ American Red Cross: 888-684-1441 for disaster assistance, shelter, financial support, health services, and recovery resources.
🏠 Calumet Township Trustee: 219-880-4000 for emergency assistance with basic needs, housing, utilities, food, and other necessities.
🍽️ Food Bank of Northwest Indiana: 219-980-1777 for food assistance and SNAP application support.
❤️ Salvation Army Gary/Merrillville: 219-887-6588 for food, emergency assistance, and community support.
🏡 Gary Housing Authority: 219-881-6400 for housing related assistance.
🚨 FEMA: 800-621-3362 for federal disaster assistance and disaster related housing and essential needs.
If one agency cannot help, keep calling. Different organizations have different eligibility requirements, and additional disaster resources may become available as recovery efforts continue.
If you are safe, check on your neighbors, elders, families with children, and anyone who may be without power or transportation.
Help is available. You do not have to navigate recovery alone.