Report Storm Damages Online To Department of Homeland Security

It wasn’t a tornado went through the area on Friday, but strong straight-line winds that caused power outages across the listening area and extensive damage to homes and boats at Bass Lake and several other locations.

If you sustained damage caused by severe weather Friday or Sunday, report it to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security by going online to www.myoracle.in.gov/hs/damage. If you don’t have internet access, contact a friend or neighbor for help, or go to the local library and someone can help you with you in this process.

You will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, damage to property and type of damage. Losses can include structural damage to homes and loss of personal property.

This report is not application for assistance with FEMA. This information will be used to help local emergency management agencies and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security assess preliminary damage reports to determine if federal assistance can be pursued.