City of Gary Storm Recovery
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Gary, Indiana
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Open locations, scheduled distributions and direct-response services. Always confirm before traveling.
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Aug. 26 · 3:15 PM CT
Aug. 26 · 3:15 PM CT
Housing Open 24/7
Emergency shelter
Hudson-Campbell · 455 Massachusetts St.City-listed emergency shelter. Confirm current capacity if possible.
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Utilities Active
Device charging
Gary Public Library · 220 W. 5th Ave.Charging location listed by the City of Gary.
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Cleanup 8 AM–6 PM
Free laundry and soap
Hudson-Campbell · 455 Massachusetts St.Free laundry service for residents affected by the storm.
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Food Aug. 27
Food distribution
New Tabernacle M.B.C. · 2416 Pierce St.Listed for 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Verify before traveling.
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Food Aug. 27
Food distribution
Calumet Township Center · 1900 W. 41st Ave.Listed for 8 a.m. Verify supply and hours before traveling.
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Pets Aug. 30
NWI pet-food pantry
661 Broadway · GaryOpen to Northwest Indiana families affected by recent storms, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Medical On request
Urgent oxygen coordination
Gary Fire · 219-660-0000For urgent refill coordination. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
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GARY NOW
News, relief and progress.
Updated
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
Disaster aid
Emergency grants up to $5,000
Eligible households displaced by the August storms can apply for state assistance for food, clothing and other basic needs.
Apply through IndianaOpen 24 hours
Hudson-Campbell emergency shelter
The City of Gary lists 455 Massachusetts Street as an emergency shelter available 24 hours.
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Request or support hot-meal response
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Federal disaster assistance moves forward for Gary recovery
City leaders announced federal support as cleanup, relief distribution and infrastructure recovery continue.
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How 99 mph winds left Gary in the dark
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New Brothers’ Keeper shelter breaks ground
The new facility is planned to double shelter capacity and expand services for men experiencing homelessness.
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$10 million airport tower grant brings skilled-trade work
Construction of a new air traffic control tower is expected to begin in 2026 and support local trade jobs.
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