Flood Assistance Information

Flood Assistance Information

Flood Assistance Information

The PCSC school counselors and social workers would like to share information about where you can get assistance should you or someone you know have needs pertaining to the flood.

Sand Bag Locations

Marshall County sites listed below:

  • Old Civil Defense Building (next to the County Highway Garage) - 9515 King Road, Plymouth
  • Hoffman Brothers Auto Parts store at 211 East Garro Street, Plymouth
  • Bremen Water Plant, Dewey Street, Bremen

The United Way

The United Way is advising that United Way 2-1-1 is set up to register volunteers and take information from those that have specific recovery needs. You can reach them by:

The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross can assist with shelter, food, medication, and medical equipment. You can contact them at 1-888-684-1441.

Marshall County Neighborhood Center

The Neighborhood Center is a good resource for food, clothing, and other assistance.

They are located at 402 W. Garro Street in Plymouth. You can call them at 936-3388. Their hours are M-Th 9:00-4:00 and F 9:00-1:00

The Bread of Life Food Pantry

The Bread of Life Food Pantry is able to assist with food needs. They are located at 6770 N. Michigan Road, Plymouth and you can reach them at 936-1006. Regular operating hours are Mondays 5:00-8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Fridays 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Indiana Department of Homeland Security

Homeowners, renters, businesses, and private non-profit organizations that sustained uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding starting on or after February 15 can report damage online at Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) website at dhs.in.gov. In the middle of the page under "Featured Topics," click on "Damage Reporting for Heavy Rain and Flooding: February 15, 2018 and continuing".

Marshall County Solid Waste

Marshall County Solid Waste is able to provide resources to assist with debris issues that may occur during clean up. You can reach them at 935-8618.

The Marshall County Health Department

The Marshall County Health Department will be looking at addressing health related issues due to the flooding as we move from response to recovery. You may reach them at 935-8565 or email [email protected].

As always, if you need assistance of any kind, please contact your school counselor or social worker and we'll help you find what you need. We're honored to be part of our community as we come together during these difficult times.


The below information was provided by the United Way and the Marshall County Community Foundation.

Cash donations are best in time of disaster. Cash allows disaster response specialists, organizations, and responding communities to purchase needed supplies immediately, where needed most.

Check/cash/credit card contributions may be made by contacting the United Way of Marshall County office at 574-936- 3366 with checks payable to:

UWMC/2018 Flood Response

P.O. Box 716

2701 N. Michigan St.,

Plymouth, IN 46563

Checks may also be dropped off at the Flood Incident Command Center. Donations may also be made online at www.marshallcountyuw.org.

Flood safety information:

● Stay out of the water! DO NOT drive through standing water.

● Flood water is highly contaminated. Floodwater is contaminated with E Coli bacteria and viruses. If you are dealing with a flood-affected property, it is important to protect yourself during the cleanup. Make sure you are up to date on your immunizations, especially Tdap.

● If you are in contact with floodwaters, shower as soon as possible to clean away any contamination from the floodwater.

● Never drink floodwater

● Wear protective clothing, including gloves and boots, when working in areas that have been affected by floodwater.

● All hard surfaces, including children’s toys, which have been contaminated by flood water should be cleaned and properly disinfected.

● Well water: If your well has been affected by the floodwater, DO NOT use the water until you have disinfected the well and tested the well for presence of bacteria. Directions to disinfect your well can be found on the Marshall County Health Department website at www.co.marshall.in.us or on our Marshall County or on our Marshall County Health Department Facebook Page.

Health Department Facebook Page

● Septic systems: If your septic system is underwater now, do not panic and attempt to pump the tank. Let the system rest by limiting your water use during the flood. Once floodwaters have receded, have the septic tanks cleaned and pumped by a licensed septic pumper. Have your soil absorption field checked by a certified septic inspector to see your system has been damaged.

● Food: Do not eat foods that have come into contact with flood waters. Throw away food that cannot be kept cold or properly heated due to lack of power.

● First aid and wound care: Immediately clean all wounds with soap and clean water. If you are dealing in floodwater or are cleaning up after flood water, make sure you are current on your tetanus vaccination.

● Mold: Mold is always a concern after a flood event. Mold can begin to grow quickly after a flood. Dry the area that has been affected by the floodwater as quickly as possible. Some materials such as moldy clothing, ceiling tiles, sheet rock and carpeting may need to be removed and replaced. When in doubt, take it out!! Removal and cleaning are important because even dead mold can cause allergic reactions in some people.