For hundreds of families in Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties in Northwest Indiana, the devastating effects of the floods in September 2008, caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ike, continue to be their every day reality. 

The video below tells the LARRI story and that of our clients and volunteers.

Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana, better known as LARRI, is a long-term recovery committee formed to assist the survivors of the September 2008 floods restore their homes to a safe, sanitary and secure standard.

There are still hundreds of homes in dire need of restoration.

New cases come to our attention almost every day.

Volunteers of all skill levels are needed to help restore homes to a livable condition. We are in need of construction materials, tools, and housing for volunteer teams.

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. 

To learn how you can help call

The Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana, long-term recovery committee, is created in accordance with the laws of Indiana with the purpose of coordination of disaster recovery in Northwest Indiana , including Lake, Porter and La Porte counties by sharing information, simplifying residents access to services and jointly resolving cases with natural disaster-caused needs.