Ogden Dunes Fire Department

08/23/2026

⚠️ The Ogden Dunes Community Church will use the Firehouse Community Meeting Room this morning Sunday, August 23rd for the 10:00 am service. ⚠️

‼️Please meet us at the Ogden Dunes Firehouse Community Room (111 Hillcrest Road) at 10:00am for Worship.‼️

Good morning! Our church building is still without power. Instead, we will gather for a time of prayer and praise at the Ogden Dunes Firehouse Community Room at 10:00am. We hope to see you there. All are welcome to join us for a time of hope and healing for our community.

Ogden Dunes Firehouse Community Room
111 Hillcrest Rd
Ogden Dunes, IN 46368

08/19/2026

A National Park Service update post northwest Indiana derecho severe storm event about Indiana Dunes National Park locations, roads, and trails.

After the August 11th storm, we have compiled a list of storm related updates to park areas and their conditions. Please check back often if needed.

• Douglas Center – lower parking lot and trail system closed, blocked with downed trees. Building is open.
• Tolleston Dunes – parking lot and trails closed due to downed trees.

This list is subject to change without notice. Please check out our status page linked below for the most up-to-date list. Many park areas are inaccessible after the August 11th storm. Avoid swimming in the lake after heavy rain and use extra caution. Most locations are without power and are out of service.

For more information, please visit our park status page at https://www.nps.gov/indu/status.htm

Images description: A forest trail blocked by multiple large fallen and splintered trees, with a warning symbol placed over the scene.

08/19/2026

(Ogden Dunes) Hopefully power restoration ⚡️ is nearing for most homes and families in the Town of Ogden Dunes, Indiana.

As of 8:00 pm last night Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 NIPSCO power ⚡️service has been restored at the Ogden Dunes Town Hall / Ogden Dunes Police Department building and at the Ogden Dunes Fire Department.

The Firehouse Community Meeting Room will remain available and OPEN 24x7 for device charging, internet access, and as a community cooling center. With some limited refreshments as available.

Thank you ❤️‍🩹 for everyone working together collaboratively and cooperating over the past eight (8) days following the derecho severe storm event. We hope 🙏🏼 today will bring most everyone else back online with electricity and that telecommunications connectivity will return soon.

⚠️ Please be vigilant and cautious around all wires as electrical service is restored. Treat ALL wires as energized and hazardous. Also, ensure generator safety protocols are followed and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are used. We have had "close calls" with CO exposure during the past week. ⚠️

08/16/2026

An update from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security...

In northern Indiana, power restoration efforts had been slowed by debris-covered streets. Today the Indiana National Guard completed a route clearing mission to support NIPSCO's power restoration efforts, providing access to the areas needed to continue restoration.

If municipalities identify any additional impassible roadways, they must report any locations that may have been missed to Lake, Porter, and LaPorte county EMAs no later than noon (CDT), August 17. The state will continue to coordinate state resources to clear any additional routes located.

NIPSCO continues to diligently work on restoring power across its footprint, and the State Emergency Operations Center continues to monitor the power outage situation across the state.

08/16/2026

Ogden Dunes Fire Department members Jason Skeesick and Michale Andersons working on clearing and opening another thoroughfare assisting the town's street/public works department.

08/16/2026

In-person NIPSCO and community support representatives will be available today at the Portage Strack & Van Til today, Sunday afternoon/evening, August 16th from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM.

08/16/2026

Smoke On The Water will be available at the Ogden Dunes Fire Department parking lot later this afternoon/evening Sunday, August 16th -- opening at 1:00 pm. Menu chicken, brisket, steak, and hot dogs.

08/16/2026

⚠️ OGDEN DUNES:
YOUR STORM DAMAGE NEEDS TO BE REPORTED — EVERY REPORT COUNTS! ⚠️

If you had ANY property damage from the August 11th derecho storm — big or small — PLEASE report it to Indiana 2️⃣ 1️⃣ 1️⃣.

Porter County is officially ACTIVE for Indiana 211 Storm Damage Reporting for the August 11, 2026 derecho storm event.

Please do not assume your damage is too minor to report. Every report helps provide a more accurate picture of just how significantly Porter County and Ogden Dunes, Indiana were impacted.

🏠 WHAT CAN YOU REPORT?

🌳 Fallen trees or large limbs that caused property damage
🏠 Roof, siding, gutters, windows, or structural damage
🪵 Fences damaged or blown down
🏚️ Garages, sheds, barns, or other outbuildings
🚗 Vehicles damaged by trees, limbs, or storm debris
💧 Flooding or water damage
⚡ Storm-related electrical or utility damage
🥩 Loss or spoiled food
🌪️ Other wind or derecho storm-related property damage

❓ WHY DOES REPORTING MATTER?

A damaged fence, a tree through a shed, missing shingles, or a damaged vehicle might not seem significant compared to what someone else experienced — but it still counts.

When reports from across Porter County are combined, they help Porter County Emergency Management Agency and Indiana Department of Homeland Security officials understand the overall extent of the damage, identify community needs, and provide information that may support requests for disaster assistance.

Your individual report is one piece of the bigger picture.

✅ Already contacted your insurance company? Still report it to Indiana 211.
✅ Think your damage is too minor? Report it to Indiana 211.
✅ Already cleaned everything up? If you can document the damage, report it to Indiana 211.
✅ Not sure if it counts? Submit the report to Indiana 211.

📞 REPORT BY PHONE

Dial 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ or 866-211-9966
Weekdays from 6 a.m.– 6 p.m. CT

💻 REPORT ONLINE — AVAILABLE 24/7

https://in211.communityos.org/IDHS_Disaster_Damage_Reporting_Tool

🚨 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.

The goal is to make sure the damage throughout Porter County is accurately represented. If your property was damaged by the August 11 derecho storm event, please take a few minutes and make sure your damage gets counted.

🚒 Ogden Dunes Fire Department

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08/16/2026

We all know how frustrating an extended power outage is. Using a portable generator incorrectly can turn a bad situation into a deadly one.

⚠️ Remember these important safety tips:

• Use it OUTSIDE ONLY — at least 20 feet away from your home, windows, doors, and vents.

• Keep it DRY — never operate a generator in wet conditions.

• NEVER backfeed your home’s electrical system. Use an approved transfer switch and have electrical work performed by a qualified electrician.

• Refuel safely — shut the generator off and allow it to cool before adding fuel.

• Read the owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

☠️ CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) CAN KILL. ☠️
Generators produce odorless, colorless, carbon monoxide. NEVER operate one inside a home, garage, basement, crawl space, or near windows, doors, or vents.

✅ Make sure your smoke and CO alarms are working.

✅ Have an emergency plan for your family.
📞 When in doubt, call 911.

Stay safe, Ogden Dunes, Indiana! Our job isn’t just responding to emergencies — it’s helping prevent them.

🚒 Your safety is our mission.
Together, we can prevent tragedy.

08/15/2026

NIPSCO mutual aid and contractor crews staged at Southlake Mall in Hobart.