08/16/2026
Afternoon update for the community:
-Please if your house has sustained any damage, please report that to Indiana 211. Just dial 211 on your phone and it will direct you from there. Please read this message from region news source regarding information for that assistance and how to utilize it.
- Day, I’m not sure anymore, of us reminding everyone of generator safety. We are still seeing a lot of generators inside garages. Please please please, keep them out of your garages. Hopefully it will not be much longer till power is restored. Hang in there, we thank everyone very much for your patience. And as always, if you have any questions regarding generator safety or concerns. Our phone lines at the FD are working again, please feel free to call the station!
We think that’s about it, things are slowly getting back to normal around here!!
Have a wonderful and safe rest of your Sunday everyone!
⚠️ REGIONAL MESSAGE: REPORT ALL STORM DAMAGE TO INDIANA 211 — THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
If your home or property sustained ANY damage from the severe weather beginning August 11, please report it to Indiana 211.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) says Indiana 211 is currently accepting damage reports for:
Dearborn, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Newton, Pike, Porter, Pulaski, Randolph and Wayne counties.
For Northwest Indiana, this includes Lake, LaPorte, Newton and Porter counties.
☎️ Call 866-211-9966
💻 Report online at on.in.gov/IN-211
WHY THIS MATTERS
According to Indiana Homeland Security, collecting these reports will help establish a comprehensive assessment of the damage, allow IDHS to determine damage estimates and help officials develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.
In simple terms: WE NEED TO DOCUMENT WHAT HAPPENED HERE.
These assessments help state and federal officials understand the magnitude of the disaster, what our communities need, where resources need to be allocated and what additional state or potential federal assistance may be warranted.
This is especially important right now because Northwest Indiana is not the only part of the state dealing with a major disaster. Central Indiana is also experiencing catastrophic flooding, and those communities are reporting their damage and needs through 211.
When officials begin looking at damage across Indiana, Northwest Indiana needs to have an accurate accounting of what happened here.
Please don’t assume your damage is too small to report.
REPORT IT.
That includes:
* Trees falling on homes, garages or other structures
* Roof, siding and structural damage
* Flooding and basement water damage
* Damaged vehicles and personal property
* Significant tree and debris damage
* Other storm-related property damage or losses
Even if you have already contacted your insurance company, city or town, submit your damage through Indiana 211 as well so it becomes part of the statewide assessment.
Residents who need assistance should also use 211. Older adults, individuals with disabilities, Veterans and other at-risk residents are especially encouraged to report their needs. Depending on eligibility and availability, 211 may also help connect residents with organizations providing storm-recovery assistance.
This isn’t just about asking for help today. It’s about documenting the magnitude of this disaster so Northwest Indiana’s needs are represented during the recovery process.
Every legitimate damage report contributes to that overall picture.
☎️ 866-211-9966
💻 on.in.gov/IN-211
Lake, Porter, LaPorte and Newton counties — please report your damage and SHARE THIS MESSAGE.
