Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency

10/23/2026

Only two days remain to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance. Apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362 or by visiting FEMA in-person. Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster to find current locations and hours.

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Survivors have 60 days from the printing of a FEMA decision letter to appeal the decision, even if the initial Oct. 25 application deadline has passed. FEMA decisions can be appealed if not initially approved, if additional requested documentation is submitted by the 60-day deadline.

To file an appeal for a FEMA decision, visit disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362. Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster for the latest information.

10/20/2026

OCTOBER 19, 2026

DR-4933-IN NR 009
STATE NEWS DESK: (317) 234-6713 | [email protected]

FEMA NEWS DESK: (312) 408-4455 | [email protected]

News Release

Less than One Week Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance
INDIANAPOLIS – Residents in Carroll, Cass, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Pike, Porter, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union and
Wayne counties who have been affected by the August 11 – 24, 2026 storms, tornadoes and flooding have less than one week left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application deadline is Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

Financial assistance is available for eligible survivors who need help covering uninsured costs for things like home repairs, personal property, vehicle damage, medical expenses including accessibility items, moving and storage and reimbursement for temporary housing.

How to apply for FEMA Assistance:
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service give FEMA your number for that service.

For video assistance:
What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | Spanish
Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | Spanish
To apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery (SBA) apply online at MySBA Loan Portal or sba.gov/disaster or call the Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955.
People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability may dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

For more information or assistance in-person visit Appointment.sba.gov to find a location nearest you.

The application deadline to apply for an SBA physical disaster loan is also Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, with a deadline to apply for the SBA economic injury disaster loan on May 25, 2027.
After You Apply, FEMA Help Remains Available
Stay in touch. Let FEMA know of any changes in your circumstances or contact information, including the status of your insurance settlement. Ask FEMA any questions you may have about your recovery, including any unmet needs.

You can create an account on DisasterAssistance.gov where you can submit paperwork and check your status
tracker for updates. For in-person assistance visit a support site. To find a location near you visit:
on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.

Learn more about the disaster recovery operation in Indiana at www.fema.gov/disaster/4933.
Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4933
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Disaster survivors who feel they have been discriminated against based on race, color, nationality, s*x, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status have the right to file a complaint by contacting FEMA at FEMA-CR
[email protected] or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

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10/20/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to assist survivors in eligible counties affected by the June 2026 disaster only. At these locations, survivors can inquire about and apply for low-interest disaster loans in person.

Use the Recovery Center Locator at https://appointment.sba.gov/schedule/ to find current times and locations.

10/16/2026

OCTOBER 13, 2026

DR-4933-IN NR 007
STATE NEWS DESK: (317) 234-6713 | [email protected]
FEMA NEWS DESK: (312) 408-4455 | [email protected]

News Release

Less than Two Weeks Left for Indiana Residents to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Residents in Carroll, Cass, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Pike, Porter, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union and Wayne counties who have been affected by the August 11 – 24, 2026 storms, tornadoes and flooding have less than two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance. Application deadline is Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

Financial assistance is available for eligible survivors who need help covering uninsured costs for things like home repairs, personal property, vehicle damage, medical expenses including accessibility items, moving and storage and reimbursement for temporary housing.

How to apply for FEMA Assistance:
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service give FEMA your number for that service. In-person help is available at support sites for submitting and updating documentation and asking questions regarding your case.

To find a location visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.
For video assistance:

What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance |
To apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery (SBA) apply online at MySBA Loan Portal or sba.gov/disaster or call the Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955.

People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability may dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

For more information or assistance in-person visit Appointment.sba.gov to find a location nearest you.
After You Apply, FEMA Help Remains Available
Stay in touch. Let FEMA know of any changes in your circumstances or contact information, including the status of your insurance settlement. Ask FEMA any questions you may have about your recovery, including any unmet needs.

Applicants can create an account on DisasterAssistance.gov where they can submit paperwork and check their
status tracker for updates.

For in-person assistance visit a support site, current locations can be found here:
on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.

Learn more about the disaster recovery operation in Indiana at www.fema.gov/disaster/4933.
Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4933


FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. .

10/15/2026

If your home was impacted by the August disaster and are still in need of housing assistance, please contact Indiana 211 by Monday, Oct. 19 to apply for IHCDA's hotel voucher.

The last day to apply for IHCDA's hotel voucher is Monday, Oct. 19.

If you are a survivor still in need of temporary housing assistance, please apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.