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Disaster Resources for Survivors

Disaster Resources for Survivors

317-232-2222 ia@dhs.in.gov

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Apply for State Disaster Relief Fund individual assistance

IDHS has opened applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for residents who incurred damage to their homes or property located in qualifying jurisdictions from the following disaster events:

  • May 15-16, 2025: Severe Storms
  • June 30, 2025: Flooding

Applications to help with immediate needs will be capped at $2,000 initially, although eligible homeowners could receive additional assistance after a complete damage assessment is finished. The SDRF applies only to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. State funding cannot replace insurance coverage, which is the primary and best source of protection from storm damage. The fund only addresses the costs of repairing, replacing or restoring property that is the primary residence of the applicant.

Apply for assistance online, or dial 211 or 866-211-9966 to reach Indiana 211. A 211 representative can walk you through the application process and help you understand the next steps.

Apply for assistance

SBA Disaster Loans Available

Businesses and residents of several Indiana counties are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration for specific disasters that have occurred in Indiana. Find the application deadlines for these incidents on the Disaster Declarations page.

Emergency Disaster Assistance

Emergency Medical Needs

  • Call 911.

Emergency Shelter

Other Immediate Needs

  • Check with your local emergency management officials and volunteer agencies (including faith-based organizations).
  • Call 211 for resource referrals.
  • The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may also be able to provide additional referrals. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA your number to use that service.

Resources

Open each category to find listings of resources at the local, state and national levels.

  • General

    State
    Indiana 211

    Indiana 211 provides immediate help and access to community resources to housing, shelters, employment, counseling and more. You can call 211 or 1-866-211-9966, or you can use the 211 website to search for help based on keyword and location.

    Indiana 211

    Local
    American Red Cross Resource Directory

    The Red Cross Resource Directory provides listings of organizations for a variety of needs, including housing, food, transit, health and legal. Search based on ZIP Code, keyword or program name.

    Red Cross Resource Directory

    Local
    County Emergency Management Agencies

    Each county in Indiana has its own emergency management agency to help prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.

    County EMA lookup

    National
    FEMA

    FEMA offers various disaster assistance resources. Your first step to receiving help, including financial assistance, is to apply and receive a FEMA registration number.

    FEMA disaster assistance

    FEMA next steps after applying

    National
    FEMA Resource Referrals

    Look in FEMA's comprehensive list to find disaster recovery services in many categories, such as access and disability needs, animals and pets, counseling, unemployment and taxes.

    FEMA National Referrals List

    National
    FEMA State and Local Referrals List

    FEMA provides a list of state and local resources that provide disaster recovery services in more than 30 categories.

    FEMA Indiana resource referrals lookup

    National
    Ready.gov

    Ready.gov offers tips on what to do following a disaster.

    Steps after a disaster

    National
    Rural and Farm Assistance

    USDA offers assistance to farmers, ranchers and landowners.

    USDA farm assistance

    USDA Disaster Resource Center

    Local
    The Salvation Army (Indiana)

    Search for local Salvation Army centers to find help for various needs.

    Salvation Army program search

  • Financial

    National
    Disaster Loans

    The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster loans to individuals, businesses and nonprofits following disasters.

    Disaster loans

    National
    Paying Bills

    The U.S. General Services Administration offers tips on how to pay credit card bills, auto loan payments and student loan payments after a disaster.

    Help with bills

    State
    State Disaster Relief Fund

    The Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) serves Hoosiers in times of disaster, when personal insurance and federal subsidies are unavailable or do not apply. If there has been an official disaster declared in Indiana, funding may become available, but many disasters do not reach the threshold for SDRF funds to become available. When a disaster rises to a sufficient level, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security announces how to apply.

    State Disaster Relief Fund

  • Food

    Local
    Community Compass

    Community Compass is a part of the Indy Hunger Network, which is a collection of organizations in the Indianapolis area that promotes access to food.

    Food map

    National
    Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

    The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is a program to help pay for food. It also known as disaster food stamps.

    D-SNAP

    Local
    Feeding Indiana’s Hungry

    Find food banks across Indiana and learn more about state and federal food assistance programs.

    Food banks map

    State
    Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

    SNAP is a federal food assistance program for low- and no-income people and families. Distribution is handled at the state level by the Indiana Family and Social Services Association (FSSA).

    SNAP

  • Health

    State
    Immunizations

    The Indiana Department of Health handles immunization schedules for adults and children and provides access to vaccination records and where to receive vaccinations.

    Adult immunizations

    Children and teen immunizations

    State
    Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records

    The Indiana Department of Health is responsible for maintaining and issuing certified copies of vital records, including birth, death and fetal death certificates for events that occurred in Indiana.

    Vital records

    Local
    Local Health Departments

    Each county in Indiana has a health department that provides essential health services to protect the public’s health. Services and available resources may vary by county.

    Local health department contacts map

    State
    Medicaid

    Learn about the different Indiana Medicaid health care programs, eligibility and how to apply.

    Indiana Medicaid

    State
    Moms Helpline

    Moms Helpline is a service for mothers to call when looking for an OBGYN, diapers or a place to ask parenting questions. It connects mothers with resources within their community and from state agencies.

    Moms Helpline

    State
    My Healthy Baby

    My Healthy Baby is a collaboration among several state agencies that connects pregnant women to family support providers in their own communities to offer free, personalized guidance during and after pregnancy.

    Pregnancy support

    State
    Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)

    The Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program improves access to nutritious foods and promotes healthier eating and lifestyles. It provides health screenings, education, counseling and referrals to other services.

    WIC

  • Housing

    National
    Home Energy Assistance

    Some Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAPs) help people after a natural disaster pay for their utility bills. Each office has its own eligibility criteria.

    LIHEAP contact

    National
    FEMA Emergency Hotels

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which will pay for hotel stays while you are displaced from a disaster. After you receive your FEMA registration number, you can use the TSA hotel search to find a hotel that participates.

    TSA hotel search

    State
    Indiana Housing Now

    Indiana Housing Now is a free online housing service locator provided by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. The search options allow you to find affordable, accessible and market-rate rental housing in communities across Indiana. You can navigate the website or call the toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844 (open weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern).

    Indiana Housing Now

    National
    Rural Disaster Assistance

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several programs to help with housing following a disaster. This includes finding multifamily housing or single-family housing (buying, building or repairing).

    USDA housing assistance programs

    Multifamily housing rental map

    National
    Urban Disaster Assistance

    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers help with housing and shelter, mortgages, replacing personal property, discrimination, fraud and more.

    HUD housing resources

    HUD housing counselors

    HUD homeless service providers

  • Mental Health

    State
    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, trained crisis specialists are available to help you if you are experiencing emotional distress, thoughts of suicide or a mental health or substance use crisis. Call 988 for a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

    988 Lifeline

    State
    First Responder Behavioral Health

    First responders not only face emergencies on a daily basis, but also respond to disasters whenever they arise. The IDHS First Responder Behavioral Health page offers resources to help first responders cope with their stress and trauma.

    First Responder Behavioral Health

    State
    Resilience and Emotional Support Teams

    Resilience and Emotional Support Teams (REST) are trained individuals ready to give short-term emotional support to survivors, responders and others to help navigate emotions and decisions after a disaster. The program is run by the FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

    Mental health support