09/03/2026
IMPORTANT STORM ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR LAPORTE COUNTY
If your home, apartment, or business was affected by the August 11 storm, federal, state, and county assistance is now available.
FEMA, Indiana, and LaPorte County emergency management representatives will be available in person to answer questions and help homeowners and renters begin applications for FEMA Individual Assistance.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Krueger Memorial Hall
801 Liberty Trail
Michigan City, IN 46360
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Central Time
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
La Porte County Fairgrounds Community Building
2581 State Road 2
La Porte, IN 46350
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central Time
FEMA assistance may be available for eligible uninsured or underinsured storm losses.
Bring the following information if available:
Social Security number
Insurance information
Details and photos of the damage
Contact and financial information
Direct deposit information
You can still begin the application process if you do not have every item with you.
Residents can also apply through FEMA at:
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
FEMA Helpline:
800 621 3362
Low interest SBA disaster loans are also available to eligible homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofit organizations affected by the storm.
SBA information and applications:
https://www.sba.gov/disaster
SBA Customer Service:
800 659 2955
Please share this information with anyone in LaPorte County who is still dealing with damage from the August 11 storm.
LaPorte Seamless Gutter is sharing this information as a community service. Eligibility and assistance amounts are determined by FEMA and the SBA.
“FEMA and IDHS will be in La Porte County on Thursday and Friday to help residents apply for assistance with uninsured or underinsured losses caused by the storms on August 11. Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Krueger Memorial Hall, located at 801 Liberty Trail, Michigan City, IN 46360, from 9:00 AM...