06/13/2026
Our hearts are with everyone across northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan who experienced damage, stress, or uncertainty from the recent storms. When weather hits close to home, it reminds us how much neighbors matter — checking in, sharing resources, offering help, and making sure no one feels alone in the cleanup.
If your home or property was impacted, here are a few caring first steps:
✅ Put safety first. Stay away from downed power lines, unstable trees, standing water, and damaged structures.
✅ Take photos and videos before cleanup when it is safe to do so.
✅ Contact your insurance company as soon as possible.
✅ Keep receipts for emergency repairs, lodging, supplies, and cleanup expenses.
✅ Be cautious of repair scams. Use licensed, insured contractors and get estimates in writing.
✅ Check on neighbors, especially older adults, families with young children, and anyone who may need extra help.
Indiana 211
Call 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966
https://in211.communityos.org/
Michigan 211
Call 2-1-1
https://mi211.org/
MI Ready
https://www.michigan.gov/miready
American Red Cross
1-800-RED-CROSS
https://www.redcross.org/
FEMA Individual Assistance
1-800-621-3362
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
And for the future, some helpful tips can a big difference: review your insurance coverage, document your home and belongings with photos, keep gutters and trees maintained, know where your shutoffs are, and have an emergency kit ready with flashlights, batteries, chargers, water, medications, and important documents.
Cressy & Everett Real Estate has been part of this community for generations, and we care deeply about the people and neighborhoods we serve. If you need a trusted local perspective after storm damage — or are unsure where to begin with home-related next steps — our team is here to help connect you with the right resources.
After damage: document everything, prevent additional damage safely, avoid paying contractors in full upfront, save all receipts, and report damage through official channels when requested.
Before future storms: photograph each room and major belongings, review roof/siding/tree risks, confirm insurance deductibles and coverage, prepare a power outage plan, and keep emergency contacts in one easy place.
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