Henry County Emergency Management

10/18/2026

To better connect disaster survivors with available resources and support, 211 will now serve as the primary point of contact for the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF). By calling 211, survivors will be connected with live representatives who can assess their unmet needs and provide assistance with SDRF-related questions, including starting an application, technical support, payment updates and next steps in the application process.

The 211 disaster response center is available from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. For support, please dial 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966. Callers will be prompted to dial #9 for disaster resources. Individuals call also text IN211HELP to **898-211** for additional disaster resources.

Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster for the latest disaster-related updates.

10/17/2026

Flood damaged debris collection will begin on Monday 10/19. Southern Disaster Relief (SDR) is the contractor who will be picking up the debris, vehicles are marked with SDR.

Again, the debris has to be from the flood and MUST be along side the road or street.

Thank you DebrisTech and Southern Disaster Recovery for your assistance to Henry County!

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

If you had flooding in August and you still have not completed your FEMA application? What are you waiting on????!!!! Deadline is approaching. Please check in with family and friends that may not see messages here or if you think they have yet to complete their application.

10/15/2026

Important Update Regarding Housing Recovery Assistance

Tidal Basin will be combining all identified housing needs lists from IHCDA, 211, the American Red Cross, and FEMA into one comprehensive Master List.

Once the list is compiled, Tidal Basin will begin contacting individuals to follow up on their current housing needs and help develop a long-term recovery plan specific to each household’s situation.

Please be aware: When contacting individuals, representatives will identify themselves as Tidal Basin.

This is an important step toward making sure those impacted by the flooding are not overlooked and that their long-term housing needs continue to be addressed.

Please help share this information so those still needing housing assistance know what to expect.

10/14/2026

If you have completed an application for the State Disaster Relief Fund and have questions or would like to check your status, please call 855-336-2337.

Yesterday, Governor Mike Braun announced the next phase of the August disaster recovery. IDHS is advancing a coordinated housing strategy focused on transitioning disaster survivors from the existing State hotel voucher program into appropriate sheltering and longer-term solutions.

Survivors are encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance and learn what they may be eligible for. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Oct. 25, 2026.

To apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, visit disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362. To apply for the State Disaster Relief Fund, contact Indiana 211. For more information, visit the August disaster resource hub at on.in.gov/August2026Disaster. Read the full press release at https://events.in.gov/event/gov-braun-directs-dhs-to-lead-shelter-transition-and-housing-strategy-for-displaced-hoosiers

10/13/2026

Happening now, if you have not yet completed your FEMA application please go to this today!

Need help navigating federal disaster assistance? FEMA will be at NCHCPL to provide in-person support, answer questions, and help Henry County with their applications. Stop by the Jennings Room on Tuesday, October 13, from 10 AM - 6 PM to get assistance.

10/13/2026

Less than two weeks remain to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance. Apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362 or by visiting FEMA in-person. Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster to find current locations and hours.