Storm Damage Assessment in Porter County

The Porter County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) says Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) teams are scheduled to be in Porter County Thursday, April 3, 2025, to survey damage from storms on Sunday March 30, 2025. Personnel will be wearing IDHS clothing and carrying government credentials to identify themselves. Officials say the process will help determine if thresholds which trigger government assistance have been met. Porter County Emergency Management Director Lance Bella stated, “This is the next step to developing a course of action in the disaster recovery process.” Residents of Porter County are still being encouraged to contact Indiana 211 at 866-211-9966 or by going to in211.org  (Select: DAMAGE REPORTING) to report severe storm damage, a news release said. Data collected from the 211 Process will be utilized by the Damage Assessment Teams being deployed. Officials say agricultural damage should be reported to the Purdue Extension.