Less than two weeks left for Hoosiers to apply for FEMA assistance

People who were affected by the storms, tornadoes, and flooding from Aug. 11 to 24 have less than two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance. Application deadline is Sunday, Oct. 25.

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 | ASL
• Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL

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.

​​​​​​​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 at on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.

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

Disaster survivors who feel they have been discriminated against based on race, color, nationality, sex, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status have the right to file a complaint by contacting FEMA at FEMA-CR-Intake@fema.dhs.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.