Indianapolis, IN – Lucky Indiana residents have a chance to receive a 75% rebate on the installation of safe rooms in their homes. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has opened applications for the Residential Safe Room Program from July 1 to July 31, 2024.
According to the IDHS, 25 randomly selected applicants will be eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for their safe room installation costs. This program, launched in 2015, aims to increase home safety during severe weather, and is funded by the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program.
Interested residents can apply by completing the application form on the IDHS website. The program highlights the critical role of safe rooms in protecting families from tornadoes and other extreme weather events.
IDHS encourages Hoosiers to take advantage of this opportunity. For more details and to submit an application, visit www.in.gov/safe-room.
Applicants are advised to review federal guidelines and regulations to ensure their eligibility for the rebate. The IDHS website provides comprehensive information to assist with the application process.