News and Actions
News and Actions
News and Actions
Attorney General cautions against unscrupulous contractors
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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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Recovery volunteer efforts underway after Indiana storms
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Long Term Recovery
Indiana has several long-term flood recovery committees.
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.
Purdue Extension provides resources to flood-ravaged counties
Unprecedented flooding in northern Indiana has claimed lives, homes and property and more flooding is expected.
Know Before You Show
Information on how to keep your animals healthy before, during, and after exhibits.
FEMA Offers Tips To Protect Property And Reduce Flood Risk
Just two inches of floodwater can destroy drywall,
flooring, furniture and electrical systems-and replacement or repair
costs can easily soar to thousands of dollars. FEMA urges consumers
to prepare now and protect their home and property against flood damage
caused by heavy rains and severe storms. (May 1, 2007)
First Steps to Flood Recovery
Purdue Extension has developed a useful guide
to recovering from a flood. This pdf file 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)
Are You Ready? Tips to Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
You may need to survive on your own after a disaster.
This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient
quantity to last for at least three days. FEMA provides helpful
information to assemble a disaster supplies kit for your home, car
and office.
