Indiana Homeland Security

Today is National First Responders Day and IDHS wants to recognize the Indiana Office of Emergency Medical Services and the Fire and Public Safety Academy. Read about Indiana first responders at in.gov/dhs/.

IDHS welcomes back Joel Thacker as director of the Office of Cybersecurity. With the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats, Director Thacker is proud to lead a statewide strategy and protect the security of the State of Indiana. Learn more at on.in.gov/cybersecurity.

The U.S. Business Administration has launched Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to assist survivors in eligible counties affected by the June 2026 disaster. Survivors can apply for low-interest disaster loans in person. Use the Recovery Center Locator at appointment.sba.gov/schedule….

Today is the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. Apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362 or by visiting an in-person support event. Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster to find current locations and hours.

Only two days remain to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance. Apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362 or by visiting FEMA in-person. Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster to find current locations and hours.

Survivors have 60 days from the printing of a FEMA decision letter to appeal, even if the Oct. 25 application deadline has passed. Appeals can be made if they are submitted by the 60-day deadline. To file an appeal, visit disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

For Safe Schools Week, IDHS is highlighting the ways the Office of School Safety (OSS) prioritizes Indiana schools using School Safety Specialists, partnership with the Secured School Safety Grant and developed school emergency response. Learn more at in.gov/dhs/school-safety/.

Today, @GovBraun announced opportunities for Hoosiers to receive in-person aid with FEMA’s Individual Assistance before the Oct. 25 deadline. Survivors can also apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. Read more at on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.

The U.S. Small Business Administration launched Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to assist survivors in eligible counties affected by the June 2026 disaster only. Survivors can apply for low-interest disaster loans in person. Use appointment.sba.gov/schedule… to find times and locations.

IDHS's Building Plan Review Section reviews construction plans for compliance. Plan reviewers coordinate with designers and architects to ensure project safety and keep Indiana communities growing. Read about the Building Plan Review Section at in.gov/dhs/building-plan-rev….

Cybersecurity is in every aspect of life, including schools. IDHS offers resources and toolkits for educators to use to teach students good cybersecurity habits. Find the cyber programs and resources at in.gov/cybersecurity/educati….

Today is the last day to apply for IHCDA's hotel voucher if you were impacted by the August disaster. Call Indiana 211 to apply. If you are a survivor still in need of temporary housing assistance, please apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov

For Safe Schools Week, IDHS recognizes the Office of School Safety. Its Secured School Safety Grant provided more than $26.9 million to schools this year. This grant allowed the hiring of school resource officers, participating in specialized training and security enhancements.

The Indiana Alliance of Hazardous Materials Responders (IAHMR) hosted the 2026 Indiana Hazmat Conference. This conference united hazmat responders, fire service professionals, law enforcement and emergency managers from all over Indiana. Learn more at in.gov/dhs/fire-and-building….

Practice digital safety in the workplace to prevent experiencing the costly consequences of a cyberattack. Find workplace cybersecurity tips at in.gov/dhs/get-prepared/gene….

Yesterday, @GovBraun announced a strategy to transition disaster survivors from the hotel voucher program into longer-term solutions. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Oct. 25, 2026. To apply for FEMA assistance, visit disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.

Today, @GovBraun hosted a press conference where the State urged Hoosiers to apply for FEMA assistance, before the Oct. 25 deadline. Apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov or calling 1-800-621-3362. Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster to find in-person locations and hours.

Less than two weeks remain to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance. Apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362 or by visiting FEMA in-person. Visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster to find current locations and hours.

Beware of fraud related to disaster assistance. Read the press release at in.gov/dhs/news/press-releas….... Report federal assistance fraud at [email protected]. Report state assistance fraud at [email protected]. Get help and resources: on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.