August 2026 Flood Emergency Resources
City, County and State resources are being heavily utilized in Madison and Tipton Counties as well as many other counties in Central Indiana. The weather related events in the past few days are record breaking. Please try to exercise patience and appreciation to those that are trying to help our community regain some sense of normalcy. ElwoodWeather.com would like to extend a very appreciative THANK YOU to the men and women who have worked long hours and tirelessly given their all to Elwood and surrounding communities including but not limited to: City of Elwood, Elwood Police, Elwood Fire & EMS, Pipe Creek Fire Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Tipton County Sheriff’s Department, Elwood Mercy Hospital, INDOT and the Indiana State Police.
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For those needing assistance
Indiana DHS
The Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) serves Hoosiers in times of disaster, when personal insurance and federal subsidies are unavailable or do not apply.
Salvation Army
1615 Meridian Street Anderson, IN 46016
Phone: 765-644-2538
Salvation Army provides emergency financial and social-service assistance.
FEMA
FEMA has information to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters specific to your location.
Find local disaster recovery centers.
For those wanting to help
United Way
Sign up now to volunteer once the flood waters have receded, and it’s safe for volunteers to go into impacted areas.
Financial donations
– CAUTION –
After a natural disaster, fraudsters frequently exploit community vulnerability by posing as government officials, fake charities, or dishonest contractors. Protect yourself by verifying official identification, refusing upfront fees for aid, and donating only to trusted, well-known organizations.
Common Types of Disaster Scams
- Government Imposters: Individuals claiming to be from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or other agencies who charge fees for applications, demand cash, or ask for bank data.
- Bogus Charities: Fake crowdfunding campaigns, emails, or text messages mimicking relief funds to steal donations.
- Fraudulent Contractors: Unsolicited door-to-door workers demanding large cash deposits upfront for home repairs and vanishing without finishing work.
- Phishing and Loans: Malicious links sent via text or email promising quick financial grants or high-interest disaster loans.
How to Protect Yourself
- Verify IDs: Always ask to see a laminated photo ID from any official government inspector or worker.