Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Update on Federal Disaster Response in Northwest Indiana

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to highlight the upcoming deadline to apply for disaster assistance and information on In-Person Events.

In-Person Events

Representatives from FEMA and the SBA 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.

Wednesday - October 21

Lake County Public Library - Griffith Branch
1215 East 45th Avenue
Griffith, Indiana 46319
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Lake County Public Library - Hobart Branch
100 North Main Street
Hobart, Indiana 46342
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday - October 22

Lake County Public Library - Lake Station-New Chicago Branch
2007 Central Avenue
Lake Station, Indiana 46405
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Lake County Public Library - Griffith Branch
1215 East 45th Avenue
Griffith, Indiana 46319
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday - October 24

European Market
220 Broadway Avenue
Chesterton, Indiana 46304
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday - October 25

St. John Farmer’s Market - St. John Community Hospital Outpatient Center
9660 Wicker Avenue
St. John, Indiana 46373
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Application Deadline

And as a final reminder, the deadline to apply for Individual Assistance through FEMA is October 25, 2026.

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.