FEMA: Deadline for flood assistance Monday

Hoosiers affected by September storms and flooding must register by Monday for disaster assistance. Individuals and business owners in the 30 counties designated for Individual Assistance can register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Or, go online to WWW.FEMA.gov.

• Speech or hearing impaired residents can apply using TTY 1-800-462-7585.

• Today is also the deadline to return SBA disaster loan applications.

• Applicants with question regarding their SBA loan applications may call the SBA Customer service line at 1-800-659-2955.

• Applicants may also visit an SBA Disaster Loan Center.

• There are two SBA centers in Lake County. 9450 Calumet Avenue in Munster and at Ivy Tech Community College, 1440 E. 35th Avenue in Gary.

• Anyone needing help with other disaster assistance matters can call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.

• Approved federal disaster aid to residents of Indiana has now topped $50 million.