News and Actions - June Floods
News and Actions - June Floods
News and Actions - June Floods
Is Your Pet Ready for a Disaster? Learn More at This Year's Indiana State Fair
USDA Announces Disaster Declaration
INVOAD Update about Haiti
Haitian Registration
Christmas Eve 2009 Fire
More Counties start Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Almost 20 counties in Indiana have decided to form a COAD or be part of a larger COAD.
FEMA Denies Disaster Declaration Appeal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) notified the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) that the appeal for federal disaster assistance has been denied. The decision affects individual and public assistance grants to Hoosiers in southern and central Indiana who experienced damage from severe weather Aug. 4-9.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Indiana Residents in Porter County
Indiana residents and businesses affected by the severe storms and tornadoes in Porter County on August 19, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today.
Dispelling Myths About Flood Insurance
Buying flood insurance can provide protection and peace of mind. Flooding is one of the most common natural hazards in the United States. State and federal officials want to ensure that all Indiana residents are aware of the benefits of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
In First Three Weeks Nearly $1.6 Million Approved
Three weeks after President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for Indiana, nearly than $1.6 Million in disaster assistance grants and loans have been approved.
Legal Services Are Available To Disaster Applicants
Free legal advice and referrals are available for anyone affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from March 8-14.
Tell Your Neighbor About Disaster Assistance
Nearly 900 Indiana residents have applied for disaster assistance to date and more than $1.4 million has been approved for eligible applicants. Officials want to make sure no one is overlooked.
Three More Counties Added To Disaster Declaration
Officials from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that disaster assistance has been made available for three more Indiana counties to help residents recover from the effects of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding of March 8 – 14.
FEMA Offers Assistance for Disaster Recovery for March 2009
How to Form a COAD
Flood and Storm Educational Resources
Be Careful When Pumping Out Flooded Basement

Pumping water out of your basement too quickly can cause serious structural damage.

All Hazards Map for Indiana
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Work with emergency managers
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Flood Recovery Help Still Needed

You can help with donations to cover recovery expenses from the January and February 2008 floods. All donations are tax-deductible. Receipts will be issued by Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette. For more information or other opportunities for giving, please contact Alan Welch, Director for DANI or call (877) 773-0249.

Indiana Disaster Declarations
Click below for Indiana Disaster Declarations, including all active declarations.
Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Hit Indiana

A predicted winter storm did not materialize in central Indiana, but a light mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain did fall in much of the southern half of the state.

Check out the streamflow in your area
Click the link below to view the streamflow across the state
Bloomfield severely damaged by storm

Bloomfield in Greene County received the most severe damage from Tuesday's storm, according to a release today from the Greene County Sheriff's Department.

Storms Rip Through Indiana Causing Major Flooding

A powerful line of thunderstorms marched across Indiana, damaging homes, knocking down trees and power lines and tearing the roof off a fire station.

Indiana Disaster Declaration - January 2008

The federal declaration was signed on Jan. 30 allows for individual assistance.



First Steps to Flood Recovery

Purdue Extension has developed a useful guide to recovering from a flood. This publication outlines the first steps you can take to recover from a flood and tells you where you can get more information.

Tips for Filing Your Flood Insurance Claim

Information from FEMA on how to file a flood insurance claim and flood cleanup information. (May 1, 2007)