FEMA Steps In for Indiana's Icy Mess: 75% Federal Aid Incoming
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
A big winter storm hit Indiana starting January 23, 2026, causing serious problems. The President declared an emergency on January 24, so FEMA can help with lifesaving and safety efforts. Indiana will get federal help covering 75% of eligible emergency costs to protect people and property during this tough time.
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Disaster Housing Assistance Available
The notice lists Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Households (CFDA 97.048 and 97.049) and other housing-related assistance (CFDA 97.050) for Indiana after the January 23, 2026 storm. This means housing help and housing-related payments may be available to disaster-affected people in Indiana.
Federal Share: 75% of Public Costs
The President declared an emergency for Indiana on January 24, 2026. For Public Assistance under the Stafford Act, any Federal funds will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs.
Emergency Protective Measures for All Counties
The declaration authorizes emergency protective measures (Category B) as direct Federal assistance for all 92 counties in Indiana, starting from the emergency declared January 24, 2026.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Listed
The Federal Register lists Disaster Unemployment Assistance (CFDA 97.034) among programs to be used for Indiana after the January 24, 2026 emergency declaration. People in Indiana who lose work because of the storm may be able to get DUA payments.
Crisis Counseling Services Available
Crisis counseling (CFDA 97.032) is listed among the programs for Indiana following the January 24, 2026 emergency declaration. People affected by the storm in Indiana may be able to get crisis counseling services.
Disaster Legal Services and Other Supports
The notice lists Disaster Legal Services (CFDA 97.033) and other programs (Community Disaster Loans CFDA 97.030; Cora Brown Fund CFDA 97.031; Fire Management Assistance CFDA 97.046; Disaster Grants--Public Assistance CFDA 97.036) as available for Indiana after the January 24, 2026 declaration. These can provide legal help, loans, and other recovery support for those affected.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds Identified
The Hazard Mitigation Grant (CFDA 97.039) is listed for use in Indiana after the January 24, 2026 emergency declaration. Communities in Indiana may access mitigation grant funds to reduce future disaster risks.
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