MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) announced today that a mobile disaster Recovery Center (DRC) serving various Lake County locations will make a stop in Hobart to assist residents who suffered damages from severe storms and flooding that occurred in the area Aug. 15-27.

Flood Victims Should Apply for Assistance Regardless of Perceived Need
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Flood victims in Lake County should apply for financial assistance even if other funds are being sought through insurance, loans or legal remedies, say officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS).

SBA Approvals Top Half-Million Dollars for Lake County
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — More than $500,000 in federal loans has been approved for individuals and families in Lake County who were affected by the August storms and flooding, but officials with the U. S. Small business Administration (SBA), the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) believe many qualified residents have not yet registered or have not yet returned their SBA loan application.

Final Days to Register for disaster Assistance
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Only a few days remain for homeowners, renters, and business owners in Brooklyn and Queens who experienced damages from the August 8 storms and flooding to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema). Friday, November 16, is the last day to register for disaster assistance.

fema Assistance Tops $3 Million And 3,000 Registered
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — More than $3 million in federal grants has been approved for individuals and families in Lake County who were affected by the August storms and flooding, but officials with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema) believe many qualified residents have not yet registered.

Posing As Girl, Retired Cop Nabs Prey
No one will ever confuse Jim Murray with a teenager. His tall frame, broad shoulders and clipped gray hair give him away for the grandfather he is. But the 69-year-old retired police chief of this small Missouri town cuts a credible figure as a 13-year-old girl surfing the Web, looking for friends. He knows all […]