Dear Friends, Since severe storms struck on August 11, communities across Indiana's Sixth District have been recovering from historic flooding. I've seen the damage firsthand: homes flooded, vehicles and belongings lost, businesses disrupted, and families facing difficult decisions about what comes next. I've also seen neighbors, first responders, local officials, and volunteers step forward to help. In recent days, my conversations with FEMA leadership have focused on the particular challenges facing our rural communities. I also joined Indiana's entire congressional delegation in urging President Trump to approve Governor Braun's request for a Major Disaster Declaration. The President has since approved that request, meaning FEMA assistance is now available to eligible Hoosiers in eight of our counties. Below, you'll find where to apply along with other resources for Hoosiers affected by the storms. Even as flood recovery remains a priority, our work across the Sixth District continues, from securing funding for volunteer firefighters in Green Township to sitting down with farmers in Rush County and veterans in Shelby County. Here is a look at the past few weeks. Flood Recovery Resources: DisasterAssistance.gov 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 | FEDERAL HELP FOR HOOSIERS | Hoosiers who sustained losses from the August flooding 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 soon— even if you’re unsure whether you qualify. | ON THE GROUND IN CAMBRIDGE CITY | I joined Governor Mike Braun, first responders, and local leaders in Cambridge City to see the flood damage firsthand. Nearly one-third of the town’s homes were affected. Families lost vehicles, belongings, and in some cases their homes. State and federal teams assessed the damage, and I carried what I saw and heard in Cambridge City directly into my conversations with federal officials. Wayne County is now eligible to apply for both Individual and Public Assistance. For a community of this size, recovery will take time. Our job now is to make sure that help actually reaches the families who need it. | Greenfield Daily Reporter | Trucking Roundtable with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs and Indiana Industry Leaders | It's common sense that you should be able to understand English if you want to operate an 80,000 lb rig on our roads.
I hosted FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs and a group of Indiana carriers for a roundtable. We covered a lot of ground, from safety standards to the federal rules these companies deal with every day.
We also spent time on the VERIFY Act. I introduced that bill after a string of deadly wrecks involving illegal aliens unlawfully holding commercial driver's licenses. It ensures that only those eligible for CDLs are able to get them.
Thanks to Gary Langston and the Indiana Motor Truck Association for bringing everyone together. Plenty of Hoosiers here make their living moving freight down our highways. These are important conversations to have. | Talking to Hoosier Farmers in Rush County | More than 75 farmers and ag leaders joined us at Carmony Farms in Rush County, where the family has worked the land for more than 50 years. We talked about the Farm Bill, year-round E15, and the challenges facing the farm economy as harvest approaches. These conversations keep my work in Washington grounded in the realities of rural Indiana. | $500,000 for a New Fire and Rescue Truck in Green Township | Indiana's recent storms put first responders across our communities to the test. Green Township’s volunteer firefighters answered the call. Recently, I joined Chief Bob Holland and his department to announce that $500,000 for a new fire and rescue truck had advanced through Congress. When disaster strikes, our first responders need equipment they can depend on. For an all-volunteer department, that investment matters. | Listening to Shelby County Veterans | Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Director Jake Adams and I sat down with Shelby County veterans and local veterans leaders to hear directly from them. We talked about access to care, navigating veterans benefits, and how local, state, and federal partners can work better together to serve the men and women who served us. More than 2,400 veterans call Shelby County home. They earned these benefits, and government should make them easier—not harder—to access. Thanks to Director Adams, Shelby County Veterans Service Officer Michael Perkins, and the vets who joined us. | Mobile Office Hours in Fortville, Franklin, and Knightstown | We brought the office to you this August. Throughout recent weeks, my team and I held mobile office hours in Franklin, Knightstown, and Fortville. I met with local law enforcement, first responders, and constituents from across our district. We do these at least once per month. Our Mobile Office Hours are one of the best parts of the job. There’s no substitute for sitting down, listening, and helping people navigate our federal government. We can help. | 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. | Washington, D.C. Office 224 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3021 | Greenwood Office
300 S. Madison Ave
Greenwood, IN 46142
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