Page last updated on June 28, 2024 at 9:38 am
We hope everyone is staying safe in the wake of yesterday’s storm. Our community is experiencing some lasting effects, including power outages in many areas across Monroe County. Compiled resources are below:
Resources for Disaster Victims
Red Cross Helpline: 1-800-733-2767
Reporting Damages to Property
Call 211 or 866-211-9966
If you have access to the internet (or data) visit in211.org and click “DAMAGE REPORTING” to submit a report.
211 damage reports are sent to local emergency management and also assist the county in filing for federal aid.
If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at justinbaker@co.monroe.in.us or 812-349-2546.
Debris Removal
From EMA Press Release on 6/27/2024 (2pm)
“Property owners with storm damaged trees and debris are asked to cut the debris into manageable pieces and stack it near the edge of the property. Monroe County and the City of Bloomington are formulating plans to remove the debris using City/County departments and potentially private contractors.
City/County crews will not remove home damage debris, construction debris or damaged home goods. Stacked vegetative debris must not impede traffic on the public roadway. Only vegetative debris is eligible for removal.”
PLEASE NOTE: Local landfills are not accepting any trash deliveries from individuals due to lack of power.
Cooling Stations
Monroe County Cooling Stations
June 26-29, 2024, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Emergency Management will monitor the conditions to determine if dates need to be extended.
Cooling stations are for folks to shelter from the heat. People with medical conditions who need access to electricity for their devices are welcome.
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Station Name |
Address |
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Bloomington Fire Station 1 (Headquarters) |
226 South College Avenue, Bloomington |
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Ellettsville Fire Department Headquarters |
5080 West State Road 46, Ellettsville |
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Monroe Fire Protection District Station 22 - Perry |
3953 South Kennedy Drive, Bloomington |
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Monroe Fire Protection District Station 21 - Clear Creek |
9094 South Strain Ridge Road, Bloomington |
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Monroe Fire Protection District Station 23 - Indian Creek |
8019 South Rockport Road, Bloomington |
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Monroe Fire Protection District Station 25 - Bloomington |
5081 North Old State Road 37, Bloomington |
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Monroe Fire Protection District Station 29 - Van Buren |
2130 South Kirby Road, Bloomington |
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Monroe Fire Protection District Station 24 - Benton |
7606 East State Road 45, Unionville |
Food & Water
SNAP Benefit Replacement
Residents of Monroe County receiving SNAP Benefits may be eligible to replace lost food. Please advise folks to take photos of the food they lost in the outage for their application. Contact the local Monroe County Division of Family Resources, 1531 S. Curry Pike, Suite 300, Bloomington, IN, call 800-403-0864, or go online to https://fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/
Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry Organizations Running as Usual:
Community Kitchen of Monroe County (all locations)
Shalom Center (Phil’s Kitchen)
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
Food Pantry Organizations Running with Limited Services/Hours:
Pantry 279 (power back on, next pantry day is Saturday, 6/29)
Hoosier Hills Food Bank (without power, no individual distribution. See Friday 6/28 emergency distribution event)
Hoosier Hills Emergency Food Distribution - Friday, June 28
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 2333 West Industrial Park Drive
Distributing “an assortment of perishable and non-perishable goods.”
Limit to 2 households per vehicle, no exceptions. HHFB cannot deliver.
Bottled Water Distribution
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday, June 28, 2024, 2:00 - 7:00 PM
Sherwood Oaks Church (2700 E. Rogers Road)
Residents without access to tap water can drive in and pick up 2 cases (maximum) of water.
Homelessness Services
Homelessness Services Organizations Running as Usual:
New Hope for Families Shelter (unable to answer phone, but can receive & return voicemails)
Wheeler Mission (power restored 6/26)
Friend’s Place Shelter