Delaware County Indiana Emergency Management

10/20/2026

Delaware County Flood Disaster Recovery Update

October 20, 2026

Delaware County Emergency Management would like to share several important updates regarding ongoing recovery efforts from the August 2026 flooding.

Temporary and Long-Term Housing Assistance

If you have received or requested housing assistance through FEMA, you may receive a phone call from a representative working on behalf of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS).

These representatives will identify themselves as Tidal Basin and will be following up with residents to assess their temporary and long-term housing needs.

We encourage impacted residents to answer these calls so their housing needs can be better understood and addressed. Residents should never provide banking information or payments to anyone claiming to offer FEMA assistance.

FEMA Individual Assistance – Deadline Approaching!

The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Residents impacted by the August flooding who have not yet applied are strongly encouraged to do so before the deadline.

Final Two In-Person Assistance Events

Two additional disaster recovery assistance events are scheduled in Delaware County.

-Friday, October 23, 2026
Muncie YWCA
310 E. Charles Street, Muncie, IN
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

-Saturday, October 24, 2026
Minnetrista Farmers Market
1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Both events will offer assistance with:

FEMA Individual Assistance – Application support and disaster recovery questions.

-Small Business Administration (SBA) – Disaster loan information and assistance.

-Insurance Assistance – Guidance and support with disaster-related insurance concerns.

Still Need Assistance?
Residents can contact FEMA directly:
Phone: 800-621-3362
Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov

The deadline to apply for the state disaster relief fund is November 24th 2026
https://www.in.gov/dhs/emergency-management-and-preparedness/august-2026-disaster?utm_source=agency-website&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=

Don't wait until the deadline! If your household experienced damage or losses during the August 2026 flooding, we encourage you to take advantage of these remaining opportunities to receive assistance.

Cory M Kissick
Director
Delaware County Emergency Management Agency

10/17/2026

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Panel discussion with some of the District’s Emergency Management Agencies debriefing on response and recovery to the August 2026 Flooding.

10/15/2026

Important: If you have received or requested housing assistance from FEMA, you may be receiving a call from a representative who is working on behalf of IDHS to follow up on your temporary and longer-term housing needs. They will be identifying themselves as Tidal Basin.

10/07/2026

Disaster Recovery Update / Information

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-Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is accepting applications for DUA (Disaster Unemployment Assistance) from individuals in the following counties: Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Porter, Pulaski, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union, and Wayne counties. Applications for DUA must be filed by October 27, 2026.

The individual does not necessarily need to live in an included county if they worked, or were scheduled to work in one of those listed.

Here is the link: Disaster Unemployment Assistance https://www.in.gov/dwd/indiana-unemployment/individuals/dua

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-FEMA Individual Assistance (IA)

FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) is still open and available. The deadline is October 25th

Apply here:
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

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10/02/2026

We are incredibly proud of our GIS and Emergency Management team here in Delaware County. By integrating GIS technology and personnel directly into our Emergency Operations Center, we were able to respond to a large-scale disaster with greater efficiency and precision, despite operating with limited resources.

Read about our response:
https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/delawarecountyin/2026/10/flood-response-gis-article_final-601e0cb1.pdf

10/02/2026

Reminder for MSD Customers Impacted by Flooding
The temporary residential drop-off accommodations at East Central Recycling (ECR) will conclude on October 10, 2026. This is the last day flood-affected MSD customers may dispose of flood debris under the extended weight limit. Please plan your visits accordingly before the program ends.