Mobile registration intake center in Royal Center Oct 8-10, 2026

Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Those impacted by August flooding and severe weather are able to meet directly with FEMA teams at a Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) in Royal Center.

Representatives at this center will provide in-person assistance, answer questions and help homeowners and renters apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.

What Applicants Should Bring

  • Social Security Number
  • Insurance Information
  • Damage Information
  • Financial Information
  • Contact Information
  • Direct Deposit Information

While applicants should try to bring these items, if any of this information is unavailable the applicant may begin the application process and complete it at a later date.

The fastest way to apply for disaster assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language DisasterAssistance.gov/es.

MRIC will be at Royal Center Town Hall, 104 E North St, Royal Center, IN 46978

8 a,m, -4:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, October 8, 9 and 10, 2026

Additional updates provided by Cass County Emergency Management Agency:

APPLICATIONS

-FEMA Disaster assistance can be applied for using the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 or disasterassistance.gov.

-STATE DISASTER RELIEF FUND Assistance is separate and must be requested using the state form, which can be found at on.in.gov/August2026Disaster (scroll down and click the blue button that says “APPLY HERE: SDRF APPLICATION”

AFTER APPLICATION IS RECEIVED

-The easiest way to check status is the portal (see fact sheet on EMA Facebook page)

-You may receive a request for follow up information. If you receive a denial letter, it will specify reasons for denial. Sometimes all that is needed is a little more documentation. Be sure to read the letter in its entirety.

-You will receive a phone call from an inspector. This may come from an out of area phone number. It is important to follow up, as assistance will not move forward until after the inspection is completed.

FEMA STAFF IDENTIFICATION

-All FEMA staff will have FEMA photo ID readily available

-FEMA will never charge for providing help, or for assisting you through the application process

-Scams occur following any disaster. Be vigilant for individuals claiming “FEMA Sent me” and requesting payment. This is not how disaster assistance works. FEMA personnel and contractors will not ask you for money.