Lake County Council - Indiana

10/15/2026

Attached is an updated list of events in Lake, LaPorte, and Porter Counties where FEMA Hazard Mitigation/Insurance, FEMA IA, and SBA will conduct outreach and provide in-person-assistance. Please feel free to forward to any interested parties.

FEMA’s HM team will provide information on “Building Back Better, Safer, Stronger” and FEMA IA Specialists will be available to assist survivors needing additional IA assistance related to the August storm.

Updates to this list will be provided as new events are added ahead of the 10/25/26 IA application deadline!

10/15/2026

Today, Governor Mike Braun hosted a press conference providing recovery updates. During the conference, the State urged individuals to apply for FEMA assistance, before the Oct. 25 deadline.

Apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362 or by visiting an in-person support event. Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster to find current locations and hours.

10/15/2026

🎃 ReUse, ReWear, ReScare!🎃

The Halloween Costume Swap Shop is open again TODAY from 3–4 PM, and we’ve got lots of sp00ktacularly great costumes ready for a new home!

Bring a clean, gently used costume or accessories to swap, browse the selection, and find your next Halloween look!

🧙 1 costume = 1 costume
🦇 3 accessories = 1 costume

📍 8695 Broadway Ave., Merrillville

Have costumes to donate? We’re happy to accept those, too!

10/15/2026

🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT POSTPONED! 🎃

Due to the forecasted rain, our Halloween Trunk or Treat has been postponed until Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5–7 p.m.

📍 Longfellow Elementary School, 4500 Calhoun Street, Gary

We look forward to seeing everyone for an evening of Halloween fun, candy, costumes, games and more! Thank you for your understanding. 👻🚔🚁

-Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.

10/14/2026

Deer hunters - This deer season, you can help feed Hoosiers in need by donating your legally harvested deer. Through the Hunt for Hunger program, your meat processing fees are paid when you drop off your deer at a certified Hunt for Hunger processor. Healthy ground venison is distributed to non-profit food banks and free meal programs. More than 500,000 pounds of venison have been donated by Hoosier hunters since the program’s inception in 2008. For information on donating harvested deer and participating processors, please visit on.IN.gov/huntforhunger.

10/14/2026

The Lake County Council approved $750,000 for storm cleanup, and Gov. Mike Braun announced the state has dispersed more than $32 million for relief.

10/14/2026

One more walk before we wrap up! 🚶‍♀️

Our final Path to Wellness walk is happening this Friday, October 16, and we’d love to see you there.

If you’ve joined us before, come back for one more! And if you’ve been meaning to make it out but haven’t had the chance, this is your reminder.

📍 Lake County Health Department
(meet at the main entrance)

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ Walk: 10:00–11:00 AM

Registration: 9:45 AM onsite

Path to Wellness has been a wonderful way to get moving, spend time outdoors and connect with others in our Lake County community.

Who would you bring along for one last walk? Tag them below or share this post with a friend!

10/14/2026

Hospitals, Schools. This is a great opportunity to go into the Winter knowing what tools are available and prepare as a whole network.

10/14/2026

Great info!

Need a copy of a birth certificate or death certificate but aren’t sure where to start?

That’s one of the services available through the Lake County Health Department.

Our Vital Records office issues certified copies of birth and death certificates for events that occurred within Lake County, Indiana.

So whether you’re gathering documents for school enrollment, handling family paperwork or need an official record for another reason, knowing where to request it can save you some time.

One important detail: The birth or death must have occurred in Lake County for our office to issue the certified copy.

If you’re unsure about the process or what you’ll need to bring, contact our Vital Records office before making the trip.

Did you know the Lake County Health Department offered this service? Let us know below, or share this with someone who might need it. 💙