Storm recovery & support

Storm Recovery Resources

Shelters

YWCA
150 W. 15th Ave., Gary, IN 46407
Available 24/7

Charging Stations

YWCA
150 W. 15th Ave., Gary, IN 46407
Available 24/7

Other Resources & Supplies

4,000 Tarps Available for Those in Need

With the help of the City of Chicago and PolyJohn, The City of Gary is giving away 4,000 tarps today at the YWCA while supplies last. They are available for anyone in need.
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Location:
YWCA
150 W. 15th Ave., Gary, IN 46407
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Food Distribution

Hot Meals Available

Report Down Trees & Storm Damage

Indiana 211

Report storm related damage by calling 211.

Report storm damage via the Gary 311 App.

Gary 311

Download the Gary 311 App at gary.gov/311.

Report storm damage via the Gary 311 App.

American Red Cross

Red Cross
Call: 888-684-1441
Visit: www.redcross.org

FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We recognize the significant impact this storm has had on our residents, neighborhoods, and community. City crews and our partners are working diligently to restore safe access, remove storm debris, and respond to critical service needs as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work together through the recovery process.

Q: How do I request City services or report storm-related concerns?

Continue to use 311 to submit requests for City services and report storm-related conditions. Providing an accurate location and description will help crews document and prioritize requests.

Q: Where should I place storm debris?

Place storm-related debris curbside for collection, including tree limbs, branches, vegetative debris, and materials dislodged from homes or structures during the storm, such as shingles, siding, gutters, and similar materials. Keep debris safely contained where possible and away from streets, driveways, sidewalks, storm drains, fire hydrants, utility equipment, and downed power lines.

Q: Where can residents take trees and vegetation?

North Gleason Park in Gary has been designated the residential tree drop-off location. 301 W. 30th Avenue

Q: Where should I NOT place storm debris?

Do not place debris where it blocks streets, traffic lanes, driveways, sidewalks, alleys, storm drains, fire hydrants, or other public rights-of-way

Q: What if a tree on private property creates an emergency?

Property owners are generally responsible for trees located on private property. However, where a tree creates an immediate emergency, threatens public safety, orobstructs the public right-of-way, residents should report the condition. The City will assess the situation and assist where possible and appropriate.