(Laurel, IN) – The final in-person disaster assistance event for Franklin County residents who were affected by the August floods will take place this weekend.
Representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the and the Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) will be on hand at the Laurel Community Center on Friday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You do not need to make an appointment.
The agency representatives will be available to assist with disaster recovery applications and answer your questions.
• FEMA: Individual Assistance applications and questions about disaster-related needs.
• US Small Business Administration (SBA): Disaster loan information and applications for eligible homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits.
• Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF): Information and assistance with applications for eligible uninsured disaster-related expenses.
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 (𝐈𝐅 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄):
• Email address
• Valid identification card
• Social Security number
• Address with ZIP code (i.e., utility bill)
• Damage information and photos
• Landlord information (if applicable)
• Insurance information
• Annual household income
• Phone number where you can be reached
• Physical mailing address
If you don’t have all of your documents, staff can help up you understand what’s needed and how to get started.
The FEMA Individual Assistance application deadline is Sunday, October 25.
You can register online with FEMA at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
If you registered through Indiana 2-1-1, call 2-1-1 or text IN211HELP to 898211.
