New Castle Henry County EDC

08/31/2026

Brookfield Farms is located on Washington Street in New Castle.

15 homes have been sold in the last two weeks.

Local government along with a state grant assisted with the infrastructure for this neighborhood.

Learn more at https://www.ryanhomes.com/new-homes/communities/10222120153294/indiana/new-castle/brookfieldfarms

08/31/2026

The SBA offers disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster.

Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The filing deadline for returning applications for physical property damage is Oct. 25. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 25, 2027.

08/31/2026

FEMA staff will be at the Henry County REMC Community Room (3400 S SR 3) on:

Wednesday, Sept. 2 from Noon to 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov

OR

Visit the REMC Community Room.

NOTE: It is not necessary to apply online and go in person.

Details below

08/30/2026

Residential Flood damage assistance:

Apply online OR in person.

Not both.

Details below:

How do I Apply?
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language DisasterAssistance.gov/es. Money may be available to help you with serious needs like hotel costs, displacement costs, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.

If you can’t apply online, come to the Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) detailed below or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.

You will need to provide the following information when applying (please bring this information to the MRIC):
• Your contact information (phone number, current mailing address, email address, and damaged home address).
• Your Social Security number.
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Annual household income.
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

08/27/2026

Flood damage?

Contact FEMA to apply for assistance.

DisasterAssistance.gov
800-621-3362

08/22/2026

Debris Collection site update—-please see the updated map for locations. Thanks to Rumpke of Indiana for placing rolloff dumpsters for the debris. The dumpsters are marked.

Air conditioners and refrigerators cannot be placed in the dumpster, the need to be placed on the pallets provided.

We are still setting up the barrels for oil, oil based paint, pesticides and cleaning chemicals.

Please continue to separate the debris based on the fema guidelines.
Thank you!

08/21/2026

Our August newsletter focuses on flood recovery resources:
https://conta.cc/3SCp2to

THANK YOU to first responders, emergency management, dispatchers, and relief volunteers.

Photo Credit: Greg Everson

08/20/2026

From Emergency Management:

Henry County Citizens, what should you do, what to expect and where can you go for help...

For 211 entry click here- on.in.gov/IN-211

For the State Relief Assistance click here- on.in.gov/August2026Disaster

08/20/2026

STATEWIDE FLOOD RECOVERY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
As communities across Indiana continue recovering from recent flooding, several resources are available to help Hoosiers who have been impacted.
Available assistance may include:
🏠 Temporary Housing Assistance – Grants may be available to help eligible residents transition from shelters into temporary housing, including hotels, apartments, and other accommodations. Dial 211
💵 State Disaster Relief Fund – Eligible Hoosiers may qualify for up to $5,000 in emergency assistance for basic needs such as food, clothing, and other eligible expenses. Call IDHS at (317) 232-2222
🥫 Emergency SNAP Replacement – SNAP recipients who lost food because of flooding, storms, or power outages may qualify for replacement benefits.
FSSA Benefits Portal 1-800-403-0864
☎️ Indiana 211 – Dial 211 to report damage, locate recovery resources, and connect with assistance for food, shelter, cleanup supplies, emotional support, and other needs.
🏛️ State & Federal Response – FEMA and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security continue damage assessment efforts in impacted communities to determine what additional state and federal resources may be needed.
Please review the attached graphic for additional contact and application information.
For emergencies, always call 911.
Recovery resources and availability can change quickly. Please verify information before traveling to a relief location, and continue following official local and state sources for updates.
Please share this information with anyone who may have been affected by the flooding.