Henry County Emergency Management

Henry County Emergency Management Henry County Emergency Management serves all of Henry County, Indiana.

Our mission includes focus on each of the phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for Henry County citizens.

09/06/2026

IMPORTANT STATE DISASTER RELIEF FUND UPDATE:

Due to the high volume of applicants, IDHS has enlisted the help of a vendor, Bright Harbor, to process these applications. If an applicant receives an email from IDHS ([email protected]) or [email protected], please follow the instructions.

IDHS sent an email to applicants on Wednesday, Sept. 2, asking for more information after an initial assessment of their application was complete:
• Proof of identity
• Proof of ownership (renter or homeowner)
• Payment information

(If you did not receive this and think you should have, please check your spam/junk folder)

Completing the application includes providing payment information: either direct deposit or an address for a physical check.

If an applicant chooses direct deposit, bank account details must be verified by either connecting the account (fastest) or via manual entry.

If an applicant chooses manual entry, they will need to enter their routing number, account number and account type. Two very small deposits will arrive in 1-2 business days to verify the account. These credits and debits will be originated from Bright Harbor Recovery, Inc., which may show on statements at “Bright Harbor Re.” Bank statements may also show “ACCTVERIFY” in the statement description of these transactions. The applicant will need to return to the portal and enter this information for the verification step to be complete.

Providing these details is not a guarantee that the grant will be awarded but will complete the application for final review.

If you have any questions about your application, please email [email protected].

To apply for SDRF, or complete the application, visit https://app.brightharbor.com/signup/indiana-sdrf-june-august-2026.

To find more resources for the August 2026 disaster, visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.

Are you a flood survivor and have completed the FEMA application, wondering what happens next??
09/06/2026

Are you a flood survivor and have completed the FEMA application, wondering what happens next??

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 6:46PM EDT until September 5 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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At 645 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near New Castle to 14 miles west of Dublin, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
New Castle, Knightstown, Spiceland, Lewisville, Straughn, Dunreith,
and Greensboro.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 114 and 130.

AFFECTS: Henry, IN

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/rZFYosw

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/5/26 6:46 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/5/26 7:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 645 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near New Castle to 14 miles west of Dublin, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
New Castle, Knightstown, Spiceland, Lewisville, Straughn, Dunreith,
and Greensboro.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 114 and 130.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/rZFYosw

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 6:24PM EDT until September 5 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Henry County in east central Indiana...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 623 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from New Castle to 11 miles southeast of Anderson, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
New Castle, Knightstown, Spiceland, Shirley, Kennard, Sulphur
Springs, Lewisville, Mount Summit, Straughn, Dunreith, Cadiz, and
Greensboro.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 114 and 130.

AFFECTS: Henry, IN

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/GG4M76o

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/5/26 6:24 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/5/26 7:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Henry County in east central Indiana...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 623 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from New Castle to 11 miles southeast of Anderson, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
New Castle, Knightstown, Spiceland, Shirley, Kennard, Sulphur
Springs, Lewisville, Mount Summit, Straughn, Dunreith, Cadiz, and
Greensboro.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 114 and 130.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/GG4M76o

09/04/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:51PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...All central Indiana counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

AFFECTS: Carroll; Howard; Tipton; Madison; Delaware; Randolph; Henry

INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, limit time outdoors, and check up on
relatives and neighbors.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/5mgP3XY

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 1:51 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 8:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...All central Indiana counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/5mgP3XY

09/04/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 8:29AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...All central Indiana counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

AFFECTS: Carroll; Warren; Tippecanoe; Clinton; Howard; Fountain; Montgomery; Boone; Tipton; Hamilton; Madison; Delaware; Randolph; Vermillion; Parke; Putnam; Hendricks; Marion; Hancock; Henry; Vigo; Clay; Owen; Morgan; Johnson; Shelby; Rush; Sullivan; Greene; Monroe; Brown; Bartholomew; Decatur; Knox; Daviess; Martin; Lawrence; Jackson; Jennings

INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, limit time outdoors, and check up on
relatives and neighbors.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/1syZk3V

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 8:29 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 8:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...All central Indiana counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/1syZk3V

09/04/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 9:44PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

AFFECTS: Carroll; Warren; Tippecanoe; Clinton; Howard; Fountain; Montgomery; Boone; Tipton; Hamilton; Madison; Delaware; Randolph; Vermillion; Parke; Putnam; Hendricks; Marion; Hancock; Henry; Vigo; Clay; Owen; Morgan; Johnson; Shelby; Rush; Sullivan; Greene; Monroe; Brown; Bartholomew; Decatur; Knox; Daviess; Martin; Lawrence; Jackson; Jennings

INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/QpWMsz7

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 9:44 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 8:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/QpWMsz7

09/03/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 9:41AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

AFFECTS: Carroll; Warren; Tippecanoe; Clinton; Howard; Fountain; Montgomery; Boone; Tipton; Hamilton; Madison; Delaware; Randolph; Vermillion; Parke; Putnam; Hendricks; Marion; Hancock; Henry; Vigo; Clay; Owen; Morgan; Johnson; Shelby; Rush; Sullivan; Greene; Monroe; Brown; Bartholomew; Decatur; Knox; Daviess; Martin; Lawrence; Jackson; Jennings

INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/EsoYUF3

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 9:41 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 8:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/EsoYUF3

Wondering what is next after you completed the FEMA application? FEMA Federal Emergency Management AgencyIf you had flo...
09/03/2026

Wondering what is next after you completed the FEMA application?
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

If you had flood damage and have not completed the application, what are you waiting for? Do so today!! Use the same website below to create an account and get started.

Address

1215 Race Street Suite 10
New Castle, IN
47362

Telephone

+17655210582

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