Legacy Foundation is offering assistance to homeowners whose electrical weatherheads were damaged as a result of the recent storms. The program is designed to help homeowners complete basic electrical repairs needed to address storm-related weatherhead damage and safely restore electrical service.
Read more and apply online: https://legacyfdn.org/community-programs/individual-assistance/ or call 219-736-1880
FEMA has announced that the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Braun for the State of Indiana has been approved.
Additional information about the federal assistance programs is anticipated in the coming days. In the meantime, individuals in Lake, LaPorte, and Porter Counties who are eligible for Individual Assistance can begin the application process through FEMA:
- Apply online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- Call FEMA: 1-800-621-3362
You can get replacement SNAP benefits in Indiana if you lost food due to a power outage lasting more than four hours from the August 2026 storms. [1, 2]
Qualification Rules
- Your power must have been out for four hours or more.
- You must have lost food purchased with your SNAP benefits.
- The deadline to submit your replacement request is August 31, 2026. [1, 2, 3, 4]
How to Apply
- Get the replacement affidavit form online at the State Emergency Management Page or pick one up at a local office. [1, 2] (Indiana Dept of Homeland Security)
- Fill out the form with the date of the power loss and the estimated value of the spoiled food. [1]
- Submit the form by August 31, 2026 using one of these methods:
- Upload it to the FSSA Benefits Portal
- Fax it to 888-436-9199
- The document may be uploaded to the FSSA Benefits Portal, faxed 888-436-9199 or dropped off at any Division of Family Resources’ office.
Volunteer with United Way and their partners to help:
Those interested in volunteering for storm cleanup can sign up at https://bit.ly/4g6u5eG Volunteer opportunities will be posted as needs are identified.
Visit www.unitedwaynwi.org for current volunteer opportunities and information about how you can help.
