Rumors abound that some people who were displaced the June 1 flash flood at the Black Bear Creek Apartments on Reed Road in Fort Wayne are still having trouble finding assistance. The Northeastern Indiana chapter of the American Red Cross posted the following message on its Facebook page:

For anyone affected by the flooding at Black Bear Creek Apartments who has not yet been helped, please call our office at 484-9336 ext. 3. We are working with folks on an individual basis to get them assistance, referrals, etc. to help during this time.

I was involved in a conference call two days ago that included a representative of the Red Cross. The Red Cross person described how they have case managers helping each family that contacts them. The assistance available includes free laundry from a local dry cleaner and free furniture from a local furniture bank. But such services require a referral from the Red Cross, so victims must first make contact with the Red Cross. If you know anyone who needs help but has not yet reached the Red Cross, give them the phone number above.