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Dear Friends,
Recovering from the August floods will take time, but my team and I are staying on the job. In recent visits to Connersville, New Castle, and Cambridge City, I was encouraged by Hoosiers helping Hoosiers. Volunteers, local officials, and neighbors are picking each other up, assisting where they can. It confirmed what most of us already knew: Hoosiers have each other's backs.
If you were impacted by the August floods, there's federal help for you. FEMA Individual Assistance is now available to eligible Hoosiers in eight of our eleven counties, and the deadline to apply is October 25.
Below, you'll find where to apply along with other resources for Hoosiers affected by the storms.
Flood Recovery Resources:
FEMA | Indiana Severe Storm Disaster Resource Page
Indiana Department of Homeland Security | August 2026 Disaster Information and Update Page
Indiana Department of Homeland Security | Disaster Declaration Information Page
Indiana 211 | 24 Hour Non-Emergency Helpline and Important Resources
Even as flood recovery remains a priority, my work for the Sixth District continues. Here is a look at the past few weeks. |
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FEDERAL HELP FOR HOOSIERS |
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Hoosiers who sustained losses from the August floods in Fayette, Hancock, Henry, Marion, Randolph, Rush, Union, and Wayne counties may now apply for Individual Assistance through FEMA.
FEMA will determine each applicant’s eligibility. Assistance may help cover uninsured or underinsured expenses such as temporary housing, home repairs, vehicle damage, essential household items, medical costs, child care, and work-related tools.
FEMA assistance is not a loan, but it is not automatic. If you sustained flood damage, apply by October 25, even if you’re unsure whether you qualify.
Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA mobile app, or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
If you need help with your application, call my office at (317) 399-3333.
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REMEMBERING 9/11, TWENTY-FIVE YEARS LATER |
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Twenty-five years ago, 2,977 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks.
They went to work that morning — just as I did. They boarded airplanes. They said goodbye to their families, expecting to see them again that night. But they never came home. We remember the first responders who ran toward danger in NYC. The passengers and crew of Flight 93 who fought back. The men and women at the Pentagon. And all those whose lives were taken that morning.
I remember that day clearly. Hoosiers remember it, too — where we were, who we were with, and how our country came together afterward.
We will never forget.
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MORE AMERICAN MINING, LESS RELIANCE ON CHINA |
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PASSED THE HOUSE: H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act.
Critical minerals are essential to the cars we drive, the phones we use, and lifesaving medical equipment. America has these resources — beneath our feet. But permitting a new mine takes years.
The House recently passed my bill to give mining and mineral processing projects a clearer federal permitting timeline.
America has the resources and workers to lead. Federal red tape shouldn’t make our manufacturers more dependent on China.
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SHREVE IN THE NEWS |
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Daily Journal New Federal Legislation Would Make Roads Safer, Shreve Tells Indiana Truckers
TradersUnion U.S. House passes bill to speed mining permits and expand domestic mineral processing
Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick Indiana National Guard completes overhaul of Columbus Armory |
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SCENES FROM THE SIXTH |
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Connersville is Rebuilding |
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I spent time in Connersville with Mayor Chad Frank, driving through the parts of the city hit hardest by the August flood. Fayette County Emergency Management reports that 226 homes were damaged beyond repair. More than 1,100 people were affected.
That afternoon, Governor Braun and FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton joined us to see the disaster debris operation at Mettel Field. Mayor Frank and the City of Connersville established the site within days of the August flood. It has since become one of Indiana’s largest debris operations, filled with furniture, appliances, and drywall removed from hundreds of homes.
Connersville is rebuilding. There's a long road ahead.
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Cambridge City Christian Church Has Become a Hub for Flood Relief |
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I was back in Cambridge City recently — meeting with Town Council President Jim McLane, Wayne County Councilwoman Beth Leisure, other county and local officials, and leaders at Cambridge City Christian Church to check on the community’s recovery from the August flood.
The church has become a hub for flood relief, receiving hundreds of donations and distributing food, clothing, and cleaning supplies. Volunteers from Cambridge City and neighboring communities continue working house to house.
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Recovery Continues in New Castle |
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I was back in New Castle with Mayor Greg York and State Rep. Cory Criswell to review the damage and ongoing recovery from the flooding.
Sewer lines washed out, part of Riley Road collapsed, and 375 residents had to evacuate. Local nonprofits, neighbors, and volunteers continue to step up.
I'll keep working with Mayor York and our state and federal partners as New Castle rebuilds. |
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A Modernized Armory for Our National Guard |
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I cut the ribbon on the newly renovated and expanded Columbus Armory with Maj. Gen. Larry Muennich.
Built in 1979, this facility no longer matched the Guard’s modern mission. This $16.8 million state and federal investment gives our soldiers better space to train, maintain their equipment, and prepare parachutes for airborne operations.
Readiness starts here. If our soldiers can’t prepare here, they can’t answer the call when Indiana needs them. |
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Congressman Shreve represents Indiana's 6th Congressional District. The district encompasses 11 counties across central and eastern Indiana, including Fayette, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Rush, Shelby, Union, Wayne, and portions of Bartholomew, Marion, and Randolph counties. |
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Contact Me |
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Washington, D.C. Office 224 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3021 |
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Greenwood Office |
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