Storm Info Hub What to Expect After You Apply

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 9, 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
TuesdaySep 8 NEWLake Station8:00 AM – 4:00 PMThomas A. Edison Jr. Sr. High School Gymnasium3304 Parkside Ave., Lake Station, IN 46405
WednesdaySep 9 NEWLake Station8:00 AM – 4:00 PMThomas A. Edison Jr. Sr. High School Gymnasium3304 Parkside Ave., Lake Station, IN 46405

What to bring:

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

After You Apply: What to Expect

  • Within 10 days of applying: a FEMA inspector may call you to set up a time and date for an inspection at the damaged address.
  • Before your inspection, have ready: your FEMA application number, photo ID, insurance policy (if applicable), proof of ownership or occupancy if requested, and a list of everyone living in the home at the time of the disaster.
  • During the inspection: inspectors will walk around your home, document damage, and show a photo ID. Inspectors will never ask for money, bank account, or credit card information, and they do not decide whether you receive assistance.
  • After your inspection: within 10 days you will receive a letter explaining FEMA’s decision — and, if approved, how much you will receive and what to spend it on. Questions? Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
  • Printable FEMA fact sheet: What to Expect After You Apply

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.