As Wayne County, Indiana continues to recover from recent flooding, many local attractions, restaurants and shops have reopened and are ready to welcome visitors. While some areas may still be affected, much of Richmond remains open and accessible. Multiple businesses in our surrounding communities of Cambridge City & Hagerstown remain closed as owners and employees continue navigating damage, cleanup and recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and remember that their road forward may be difficult. For a list of open businesses, please refer to the buttons below.

Visiting our community is one of the most meaningful ways you can support local recovery. Every meal enjoyed at a locally owned restaurant, purchase made at a small business, admission to an attraction and overnight stay generates vital tourism dollars that help local families, help sustain local jobs, support business owners and strengthen the Wayne County economy. Visitors are encouraged to keep their travel plans, explore businesses that are open and experience the welcoming communities throughout Wayne County. Your visit matters – and your support can make a positive, immediate impact as our community rebuilds and moves forward together.

Additional flood-relief resources and assistance information are available through the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. Those wishing to help may make a monetary donation through the Wayne County Foundation to support individuals and families affected by the flooding.

Attraction Updates:

• The Whitewater Gorge Swinging Bridge sustained damage and is not currently safe to visit.

• State Road 38 near Round Barn Road remains closed due to flood wash out. Due to an upcoming closure of the I-70 eastbound ramp to U.S. 35 northbound, the official detour for eastbound traffic follows State Road 1, I-70 eastbound, turn around at U.S. 27, I-70 westbound, and U.S. 35. The official detour for westbound traffic follows U.S. 35, I-70 and State Road 1.

Cambridge City OPEN Businesses:

Lakeview Restaurant, Pizza 3.14, Pilgrimage Wine Company, Big Boyz Pizza, Hilltop Drive-In, Dougherty Orchards & Winery, National Road Antique Mall, Chicago’s Pizza – Cambridge City, High Hats Antique Mall, SassyJunk, Hebrews Cafe and Coffee Shop, The Old Tin Roof, Allen Antiquities and Curiosities, Twisted Tarts, Yesterdays Antiques at the Vinton House, Building 125, Rustic & Main, No. 9 Grill, Canal Event Center, Monét on Main, and Legato Coffee House & Market.

Hagerstown OPEN Businesses:

The Logo Shoppe, Dale’s Pizza, Willie & Red’s, 1896 Lounge Cafe, The Ginger Gringo, The Dairy, Wannabeez Bar & Grill, Abbott’s Candies, Shoppes of East Main – Building 1, and Shoppes of East Main – Building 2

Local Residents:

• State Disaster Relief Fund: Hoosiers impacted by the recent storms can call 211 to receive more information about the state’s disaster relief fund. Residents can receive up to $5,000 to help pay for necessities like food and clothing.

• Housing Assistance: By calling Indiana 211, residents can also get information about applying for temporary housing grants to help pay for stays in shelters like hotels and apartments. Residents may be eligible to receive $150 a day for up to 30 days.

• Relief for Veterans: The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs has launched its Military Family Relief Fund Disaster Flood Emergency program to assist veterans and their families impacted by the recent floods. The program offers short-term financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families displaced from their homes and in need of temporary housing. This program is available through Sept. 13. More information can be found on the IDVA website at in.gov/dva.

• SNAP Benefits Replacement: Eligible SNAP recipients who lost food due to the flood may be eligible to receive SNAP benefit replacements. Applications must be submitted within 10 days and can be filed online, by fax at 888-436-9199, or at a local Division of Family Resources office.

• Residents of Franklin and Wayne counties who experienced damage caused by recent storms are encouraged to report it to Indiana 211. You can report damage by calling 866-211-9966 or visiting on.in.gov/IN-211. Wayne County residents are also urged to fill out an Emergency Management Agency Survey. This assessment will help the state determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.

Local Businesses:

• The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will help provide $3,000–$5,000 grants to eligible Wayne County businesses for immediate recovery needs, including payroll, rent, utilities, inventory, repairs, cleanup and other flood-related expenses. Apply HERE