Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

08/27/2026

FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for Hoosiers in 21 Indiana counties impacted by the August flooding: Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Porter, Pulaski, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union, and Wayne.

If you had damage from the flooding, first contact your insurance company, then apply for FEMA assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, by calling 1-800-621-3362, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.

Please share with anyone who may need help recovering from the recent storms and flooding.

https://www.usa.gov/disaster-assistance

08/24/2026

Indiana has been declared a federal disaster as a result of the flooding and storms that have impacted 63 of Indiana’s 92 counties.

HOW WE HELP

We can help eligible low-income Indiana residents with:
• FEMA Appeals
• Homeowner, Renter, and other Insurance Claim Denials
• Home Repair Scams and Fraud
• Unemployment Insurance
• SNAP Benefits
• Medicaid/Medicare
• Homeowners and Tenants Rights

STATEWIDE LEGAL HELPLINE

BY PHONE: 1 (844) 243-8570 | August 26 10am to 1pm (EST)

08/21/2026

On Saturday August 22nd, Pro Bono Indiana, Inc. and the Indiana State Bar Association are hosting a Disaster Recovery Legal Clinic to assist residents of Indiana impacted by the recent floods. Volunteers will be assisting attendees with flood-specific issues such as insurance claims and denials, applying for government assistance, replacing government-issued documents, avoiding predatory contractors, vehicle and property recovery, and any other civil legal matter that has arisen because of the flooding.

Attendees are also welcome to get assistance from the One More Food Pantry which will be taking place at the same time. Anyone who uses the pantry will be given a chance to pick out free grocery, hygiene, and miscellaneous pantry items.

Registration for this clinic is not required. Additional resource lists will be available.

PLEASE NOTE: This clinic is strictly for residents impacted by the recent flooding. General legal questions not related to the floods will not be answered at this event. Legal guidance and brief advice will be limited in scope, attendees will not be represented in court cases by volunteers.

08/19/2026

⚠️ FLOODING & NATURAL DISASTER: SNAP DEADLINE

If your food was lost because of flooding or another natural disaster, you may have only 10 days from the date of the food loss to request replacement SNAP benefits.

For example, for food lost during the flooding that began August 11 in Cambridge City and Connersville, the deadline may be August 21. If the 10th day falls on a weekend, the deadline extends to the following Monday, August 24.

🚨 IMPORTANT EXCEPTION: FSSA has extended the deadline in Lake and Porter counties through August 31.

The deadline is based on the date your food was lost—not the date you apply. If you experienced food loss due to the flooding or a natural disaster, apply for replacement SNAP benefits as soon as possible.

08/18/2026

Indiana has been declared a federal disaster as a result of the flooding and storms that have impacted 63 of Indiana’s 92 counties.

HOW WE HELP

We can help eligible low-income Indiana residents with:
• FEMA Appeals
• Homeowner, Renter, and other Insurance Claim Denials
• Home Repair Scams and Fraud
• Unemployment Insurance
• SNAP Benefits
• Medicaid/Medicare
• Homeowners and Tenants Rights

APPLY FOR CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE

ONLINE: https://www.indianalegalservices.org/applyonline/
BY PHONE: 1 (844) 243-8570 | Monday - Thursday 10am to 2pm (EST)

08/18/2026

Indiana has been declared a federal disaster as a result of the flooding and storms that have impacted 63 of Indiana's 92 counties.

HOW WE HELP

We can help eligible low-income Indiana residents with:
• FEMA Appeals
• Homeowner, Renter, and other Insurance Claim Denials
• Home Repair Scams and Fraud
• Unemployment Insurance
• SNAP Benefits
• Medicaid/Medicare
• Homeowners and Tenants Rights

APPLY FOR CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE

ONLINE: https://www.indianalegalservices.org/applyonline/
BY PHONE: 1 (844) 243-8570 | Monday - Thursday 10am to 2pm (EST)

08/18/2026

IDHS' August Disaster Resource Hub is now available. The hub serves as a comprehensive resource center for individuals seeking state and federal assistance and updates related to the severe weather events that began on Aug. 11.

The hub also includes the application for the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), specifically for Aug. 11 events. Impacted Hoosiers may qualify for emergency aid grants of up to $5,000. This fund is designed to help families secure essential items like clothing and uninsured medical devices while they are displaced from their homes.

Learn more: on.in.gov/August2026Disaster

08/15/2026

As communities across the Indy region respond to significant flooding, our thoughts are with the residents, businesses and neighborhoods impacted.

We’re sharing trusted resources to help our community find immediate assistance, stay informed and begin navigating what comes next.

➡️ Follow local emergency management officials for the latest information on flooding, road closures and public safety in Marion, Hamilton, Madison and surrounding counties.

➡️ If your home or business has been impacted, document damage when it is safe to do so, save receipts and contact your insurance provider.

Most importantly, please use caution. Never drive or walk through floodwater, and follow all instructions from local public safety officials.

Conditions and available resources are changing quickly. Stay safe, Indy. And please look out for your neighbors.

08/14/2026

Our Merrillville team is still without power.

Best estimate for the region from NIPSCO is that 90% of the region will be back online by Tuesday. They’re expecting 100% to be restored a week from today.

We appreciate your patience as we our team navigates this challenging time.

Due to severe weather, our Merrillville office is CLOSED. Our staff do not have access to phone or Internet and will be unavailable.

08/12/2026

Due to severe weather, our Merrillville office is CLOSED. Our staff do not have access to phone or Internet and will be unavailable.