Residents in Gary, Hobart, Crown Point and Munster with uninsured or underinsured home damage can apply for federal assistance at five sites Saturday through Sept. 5.
Assistance is offered for both renters and homeowners.
Federal Emergency Management Agency workers will accept relief applications from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Hobart Fire Station No. 2, 2411 W. Ridge Road, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Lake County Purdue Extension, 2291 N. Main St., Crown Point.
FEMA will be in Gary for three days, from Sept.1-3 at United Steelworkers Local 1014, 1301 Texas St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
FEMA will be in Munster Sept. 4 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive.
Residents are asked to bring a photo ID, proof of address, insurance information, photos of damage, and bank account information for direct deposit (optional).
No appointments are required.
To apply online, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.
FEMA assistance is available regardless of citizenship status, according to a release.
Following a federal disaster declaration in 21 Indiana counties, including Lake and Porter, applications can be submitted to FEMA until Oct. 25.
Residents who have insurance need to file a claim before applying to FEMA, which covers only uninsured or underinsured losses.
FEMA can’t provide assistance until it reviews insurance settlements or denials.
State disaster relief is also available to residents with storm damage. Residents can apply by visiting in211.communityos.org
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or by calling 211.Residents can also use their cell phone to text for assistance by texting IN211HELP to 898-211.