Storm Info Hub

Storm Info Hub — Help Is Here, Lake County

Recovery information and assistance for Lake County residents affected by the recent storms. FEMA and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are operating rapid-intake centers to help residents with uninsured or underinsured home damage apply for FEMA assistance more quickly.

FEMA assistance is available regardless of citizenship status.

FEMA Intake Center Schedule (August 28 – September 5, 2026)

Intake center staff can help you start your FEMA application, check your application status, and get answers to your questions. Lake County residents with uninsured or underinsured home damage can apply.

DayDateCityHoursVenueAddress
FridayAug 28Crown Point8:30 AM – 4:30 PMLake County Purdue Extension2291 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
SaturdayAug 29Hobart8:00 AM – 4:00 PMHobart Fire Station #22411 W. Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342
SundayAug 30Hobart8:00 AM – 4:00 PMHobart Fire Station #22411 W. Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342
MondayAug 31Crown Point8:30 AM – 4:30 PMLake County Purdue Extension2291 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
TuesdaySep 1Gary8:00 AM – 4:00 PMUnited Steelworkers Local 10141301 Texas St, Gary, IN 46402
WednesdaySep 2Gary8:00 AM – 4:00 PMUnited Steelworkers Local 10141301 Texas St, Gary, IN 46402
ThursdaySep 3Gary8:00 AM – 4:00 PMUnited Steelworkers Local 10141301 Texas St, Gary, IN 46402
FridaySep 4Munster7:00 AM – 4:00 PMLions Club Social Center8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster, IN 46321
SaturdaySep 5Munster8:00 AM – 6:00 PMLions Club Social Center8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster, IN 46321

What to bring:

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of address
  • Insurance information (if available)
  • Photos of damage
  • Bank account information for direct deposit (optional)

Lost Food in the Storm? Get Your SNAP Benefits Replaced

  • Who is eligible: Hoosiers who already receive SNAP benefits, lost food in the storms and/or flooding, and live in a county covered by the disaster declaration (Lake County is covered).
  • Deadline to apply: August 31, 2026
  • How: Get the form from the Indiana State Forms Portal, fill it out, then upload it at fssabenefits.in.gov, fax it to 888-436-9199, or drop it off at any Division of Family Resources office.
  • Need help with the form? Call 2-1-1 or visit any FSSA office.

Printable Flyers

FEMA Intake Centers flyer: schedule of intake center dates, times, and locations in Crown Point, Hobart, Gary, and Munster, August 28 through September 5, 2026. Full details are listed in the schedule table on this page. Indiana SNAP benefits replacement flyer: how to apply to replace SNAP benefits for food lost in the storm, deadline August 31, 2026. Full details are listed in the SNAP section on this page.

Need help? Contact Lake County Homeland Security / Emergency Management at (219) 755-3549 or by email, or visit us at 2900 W. 93rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307.