Disaster Recovery Information
Clean-up, Health and Safety Information
Disaster debris removal tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/imr/cdm/debris.htm
Tornado cleanup tips from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/tornadoes/
Health and safety information including birth and death certificate issues from the Indiana Department of Health: DOC | PDF
Family and Social Services Administration Benefits Information
Information regarding Food Stamp (SNAP), Medicaid, TANF and other benefits: DOC | PDF
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Tornado
Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after a Tornado
Tips for Talking to Children in Trauma - Interventions at Home for Preschoolers to Adolescents
Donations
List of charitable organizations that respond to and assist with disasters in Indiana: http://www.aidmatrixnetwork.org/CashDonations/Default2.aspx?ST=INDIANA#
Housing Assistance
Information regarding temporary housing and rental assistance provided by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority: DOC | PDF
Insurance Policy Information
Information and tips regarding homeowner, business and auto insurance from the Indiana Department of Insurance: DOC | PDF
Taxpayer Assistance
Information for business or individual taxpayers needing assistance from the Indiana Department of Revenue: DOC | PDF
Construction and Repair Information
Information for individuals and organizations to prepare for new construction or repair. The following contractors/subcontractors have been certified by the state Public Works Certification Board.
Designers/Planners
Contractors/Sub-Contractors
Legal Assistance
Free legal assistance is being provided by the Indiana State Bar Association. More information can be found here:
http://www.inbar.org/Home/tabid/36/ctl/details/itemid/216/mid/1101/state-bar-offers-free-legal-assistance-for-tornado-victims.aspx
