Indiana tornado victims will get additional state resources
Indiana is offering additional resources for Randolph and Delaware county residents following tornadoes that struck the area March 15.
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announced staff from the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Family and Social Services Administration will be available to provide services.
Resources at the Winchester BMV Branch
The BMV will reproduce and replace IDs, permits, titles, registrations and license plates.
Located at 309 W. South St., the branch is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Resources at the Randolph Division of Family Resources
The division will replace Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit cards and provide assistance with health coverage applications.
Located at 221 N. Main St., the office is open from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Resources at the Randolph County Building
Homeland Security will help residents with recovery resources and information.
The Randolph County Health Department will replace vital records — birth and death certificates — as well as offer referrals for health services.
The State Department of Health is offering tetanus vaccines on site.
Mental health professionals will also be on site.
Located at 325 S. Oak St., the building will be open from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Additional state resources
Hoosiers can call 866-211-9966 for referrals to necessary services and report damages.
Call 998 to be connect to emergency mental health resources.
Karl Schneider is an IndyStar environment reporter. You can reach him at karl.schneider@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @karlstartswithk
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