Alert

Royal Center Utilities will be flushing hydrants the week of October 12-16, 2026.

Water may be discolored.
Thank you!

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LEAF PICKUP

MONDAY & THURSDAY during the months of OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

LEAVES ONLY
No trash, sticks, rocks, or walnuts.
Do not place leaves in the street.  Instead, place them in the grass between the sidewalk and curb.  No bags needed!  Thank you!

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Apex Waste is closed on the following holidays.

Therefore, trash pickup will be on Saturday during the weeks that these holidays fall.  Thank you!

New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Notices

Failure to Certify Lead Line Notice

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INFORMATION REGARDING FLOODING

Apply for assistance using the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 or disasterassistance.gov. Additional resources can be found at Indiana Disaster Relief on.in.gov/August2026Disaster

The deadline to apply is October 25.

AFTER APPLICATION IS RECEIVED

-The easiest way to check status is the portal (see fact sheet on EMA Facebook page)

-You may receive a request for follow up information. If you receive a denial letter, it will specify reasons for denial. Sometimes all that is needed is a little more documentation. Be sure to read the letter in its entirety.

-You will receive a phone call from an inspector. This may come from an out of area phone number. It is important to follow up, as assistance will not move forward until after the inspection is completed.

FEMA STAFF IDENTIFICATION

-All FEMA staff will have FEMA photo ID readily available

-FEMA will never charge for providing help, or for assisting you through the application process

-Scams occur following any disaster. Be vigilant for individuals claiming “FEMA Sent me” and requesting payment. This is not how disaster assistance works. FEMA personnel and contractors will not ask you for money.

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FLOOD ASSISTANCE

The SBA encourages local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to learn more about available disaster loan assistance and recovery resources.

Applications can be submitted online through the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov, or by contacting the SBA Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

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Announcement

ROYAL CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT 
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST
OCTOBER 31, 2026 6:00 - 10:00 AM 
102 E NORTH STREET, ROYAL CENTER
FREE WILL DONATION - Proceeds to benefit equipment upgrades

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ROYAL CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
HALLOWEEN PARADE &
TRICK OR TREATING
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026

Line Up at 5PM / Parade Begins at 5:30 PM 
Line Up at South Street & Highway 35
Prizes for Costume Contest 
Trick or Treat After

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