Thursday, October 8, 2026

Update on Federal Disaster Response in Northwest Indiana

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to share information on the upcoming One-Stop-Shop in LaPorte County and other Northwest Indiana In-Person Events for storm disaster assistance.

I encourage anyone who may need to apply for FEMA assistance or need to provide FEMA with additional information to move an application forward to attend a One-Stop-Shop or an In-Person Event.  Representatives from FEMA and various state agencies will be available at these locations to help navigate applications and to identify resources that may assist in the recovery effort.

LaPorte County One-Stop-Shop

LaPorte County Fairgrounds, Community Building
2581 West State Road 2
La Porte, Indiana 46350

Friday, Oct. 9:  9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday, Oct. 10:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In-Person Events

Thursday - October 8

Lake County Public Library - Lake Station New Chicago Branch
2007 Central Avenue
Lake Station, Indiana 46405
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Lake County Public Library - Merrillville Branch
1919 81st Avenue
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday - October 9

Lake County Public Library - Lake Station New Chicago Branch
2007 Central Avenue
Lake Station, Indiana 46405
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lake County Public Library - Merrillville Branch
1919  81st Avenue
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Griffith Oktoberfest - Central Park
600 North Broad Street
Griffith, Indiana 46319
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday - October 10

Lake County Public Library - Lake Station New Chicago Branch
2007 Central Avenue
Lake Station, Indiana 46405
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Griffith Oktoberfest - Central Park
600 North Broad Street
Griffith, Indiana 46319
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Light Up the Gourd - Imagination Glen Park
2275 McCool Road
Portage, Indiana 46368
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

As always, should you or someone you know is having any difficulty recovering from the storms or needs any assistance navigating available resources, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 219-795-1844 or visit mrvan.house.gov.