Highland Community Resources

We sincerely hope that you are continuing to stay safe, and we cannot wait to welcome our students and staff back into our buildings.

As of 8/19/2026, our tentative plan is to have teachers return for Professional Development on Monday, August 24. The first day of school is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 25. We will continue to keep you informed via email, Facebook, and our district website if there are any updates to our current schedule.

We are sending you this updated collection of community resources to ensure you are aware of the help that is being offered. Information has been pulled from various social media accounts and Highland government websites. This collection contains both new information and resources that were previously mentioned in the newsletter from Saturday, August 15.

Please note: We cannot guarantee the availability of the following community resources at all times, as supply may run out or hours of operation may change. Please check the social media pages or websites linked with each resource to receive up-to-date information.

The Lincoln Community Center (2450 Lincoln St, Highland, IN 46322) is still open and providing both power and cooling! If you need to charge your devices or get a break from the heat, the Lincoln Center is a great option.

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Fri: 5:00AM - 10:00PM

Sat-Sun: 7:00AM - 7:00PM

This information was gathered from the Town of Highland, Indiana Facebook page.

Mission Bible Church, located at 3010 41st St., Highland, IN (right across from Highland Middle School) is offering space for people to "cool off, work remotely, charge your device, [and] take a break."

They are open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For any questions, please call (219) 924–6240. If the door is locked, they ask that you just ring the doorbell!

This information was gathered from the Mission Bible Church Facebook page.

Our friends at the Lake County Public Libraries are excited to announce that every single branch is open and operating under normal hours! They have wifi, public computers, printing, and, of course, BOOKS!

The Highland Branch is located at 2841 Jewett St., Highland, IN 46322. Their operating hours are:

• Mon, Wed: 12:30 PM–8:30 PM
• Tues, Thurs: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sunday: CLOSED

You can find more information on the Lake County Public Library website and Facebook page.

This information has been retrieved from the Highland government website.

Please click here to view some important updates from the Town of Highland regarding storm recovery. The 8/19/2026 update at 10:00 a.m. has information about power restoration, generator safety, scammers vs. licensed contractors, food/power/cooling resources, garbage, debris removal, and damage reporting.

More information will be added on the Town of Highland Facebook page each day at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana's website has loads of essential information, including Food Pantry locations and the Mobile Market schedule. You can stay up to date with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana on their Facebook page.

Please see this flyer from the Office of the North Township Trustee about upcoming Food Distribution events.

This information was pulled from the Office of the North Township Trustee's Facebook page.

The Highland Fire Department still has free 20' x 20' tarps available. Please see this information from the Town of Highland Facebook page, as of the afternoon of Wednesday, August 19:

"Plenty of free tarps are still available to residents who need them. Stop by Highland Central Fire Station (2901 Highway Ave) for pickup.

• Highland residents only
• Must show a driver’s license with a Highland address
• Limit 2 tarps per household
• First come, first served while supplies last

Please only take what you need so we can help as many Highland families as possible."

The Town of Highland urges all residents to be wary of scams. Here is information taken directly from the Town of Highland Facebook page:

After severe weather, scammers may target residents needing urgent repairs or assistance.

Protect yourself:

• Verify contractors, references, insurance, and credentials.
• Get written estimates and contracts.
• Never pay the full cost upfront or feel pressured to decide immediately.
• Do not share personal, banking, or insurance information with unexpected callers or visitors.
• Be cautious of fake charities, utility representatives, disaster-relief workers, and insurance agents.
• Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

Please ensure that you are taking proper precautions when using a generator. The Highland Fire Department has posted this safety information on their Facebook page:

• Use outdoors only
• Keep 20+ feet from doors, windows, and vents
• Never use in a home or garage
• Use working Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms
• Let it cool before refueling

We sincerely hope that this collection of resources is helpful as you continue to recover from the storm.

There may be more resources available for our community that are not included in this list. Please continue to share information with family, friends, neighbors, and other residents. We are stronger together.