Community resource
Recent flooding has displaced families and damaged homes across Indianapolis, Hamilton County, and surrounding Central Indiana communities. If you need help—or want to help—here are current local resources for shelter, recovery assistance, donations, volunteering, and community support.
Important update
Flood Relief Information Is Changing Quickly
This page was last updated on August 17, 2026. Shelter availability, volunteer needs, donation requests, road closures, and other recovery information can change throughout the day. Please confirm details with the linked organization before traveling.
Need Help Right Now?
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911. For non-emergency flood assistance, local governments and community organizations have established additional resources for affected residents.
Quick help
Flood Assistance Contacts
- Hamilton County Flood Recovery Hotline: 317-645-3261. The county established this hotline to connect displaced residents with resources including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other recovery support.
- Fishers Resident Assistance Line: 317-595-3211 for non-emergency flood assistance.
- Indianapolis Flood Updates: Visit the City of Indianapolis flood information page for current shelter, recovery, road, and community information.
- Broader Community Resource List: Do317 is maintaining a roundup of Hamilton County and Marion County resources, donation opportunities, volunteer information, and organizations offering assistance.
Indianapolis Flood Shelter and Relief Assistance
An American Red Cross-supported relief location has been operating at the Washington Township Community Education area on the north side of Indianapolis for residents affected by the flooding.
Indianapolis relief location
Washington Township Community Education Building
- Address: 8401 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46240
- Landmark: The former Northview Middle School near the intersection of 86th Street and Westfield Boulevard
- Entrance: Door #20 on the south side of the facility
- Relief partner: American Red Cross
A local update shared with Athletic Annex also reported that volunteers were being welcomed at this location. Because volunteer staffing and supply needs can change quickly during disaster response, please check the latest local information before heading over.
Stay current
The Do317 flood resource page is a helpful place to check for newly added shelters, donation drop-off sites, volunteer needs, and community organizations offering assistance throughout Indianapolis and Hamilton County.
Hamilton County Flood Resources
Hamilton County communities including Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, and surrounding areas have also been affected. Residents looking for assistance should use the county and city resources below for the most current recovery information.
- Hamilton County Flood Recovery Hotline: Call 317-645-3261 for help connecting with shelter, food, financial assistance, and other recovery resources.
- City of Fishers Flood Resources: View the City of Fishers flood resource page.
- Hamilton County Community Foundation: The foundation has established a fund specifically supporting local flood relief and recovery.
- Volunteer opportunities: Fishers and other local organizations are coordinating volunteers for recovery efforts. Use official sign-up resources rather than entering affected neighborhoods on your own.
How to Help Central Indiana Flood Victims
Recovery will continue long after floodwaters recede. There are several ways to support neighbors who have been displaced or are beginning the process of cleaning up and rebuilding.
Athletic Annex community support
Donate Shoes at Athletic Annex
Athletic Annex is accepting shoe donations at any of our store locations to support community flood relief. If you have shoes to donate, bring them to the Athletic Annex location most convenient to you.
Make a Financial Donation
Local community foundations have established flood relief funds to help organizations meet immediate needs and support longer-term recovery.
- Hamilton County Flood Relief Fund: The Hamilton County Community Foundation is accepting donations for flood relief. The foundation states that 100% of donations designated to the Hamilton County Flood Relief Fund will support relief efforts where the need is greatest. Donate through the Hamilton County Community Foundation.
- Indianapolis Flood Relief Fund: The Indianapolis Foundation has established a fund supporting organizations helping people affected by flooding in Marion County. Donate to the Indianapolis Flood Relief Fund.
Volunteer Your Time
Organized volunteer efforts can help with cleanup, supply distribution, sorting donations, and other recovery work. Because needs vary from one neighborhood to another, use an organized volunteer sign-up whenever possible rather than arriving in an affected area without direction.
The City of Fishers currently directs residents interested in helping to Volunteer Fishers, and the Do317 resource roundup includes additional volunteer opportunities throughout Hamilton and Marion counties.
If Your Home or Property Was Flooded
Put safety first as you begin the recovery process. Do not enter standing floodwater, drive through flooded roads, or enter a structure that may be unsafe. Continue following instructions from local emergency management officials before returning to evacuated areas.
When it is safe to do so, document damage with photos or video before removing damaged property. Keep records and receipts related to temporary lodging, cleanup, repairs, supplies, and other flood-related expenses.
Flood safety
Never Drive Through Floodwater
Roads and bridges can be damaged beneath the water even when flooding appears shallow. Follow road closure signs and instructions from emergency personnel, and use official city or county resources for current conditions.
Current Flood Relief Resources
These organizations and local government pages are useful places to continue checking as recovery efforts develop.
We'll keep updating
Central Indiana Is Showing Up for Its Neighbors
Whether you need somewhere safe to stay, help beginning the recovery process, or a way to lend a hand, use the resources above and continue checking official local updates as conditions change. We will update this page as additional verified community resources become available.