INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Cell tower damage incorrectly rerouted calls to report storm damage from a tornado that hit Delaware and Randolph counties last week, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reported Monday.

Calls to 211 were not received, so a new phone number was set up to report damage: 866-211-9966.

Homeland Security says it needs reports to create a damage assessment, which determines what kind of help is needed where tornadoes hit Thursday in Delaware, Randolph and Jefferson counties.

Residents of other counties that received damage Thursday should reach out to local emergency managers.

Agricultural damage should be reported to the Purdue Extension. 

The tornado in Delaware and Randolph counties injured about 40 people and damaged hundreds of building. In Winchester, 38 people were hurt and more than 160 buildings were damaged.

• Avi8tor drone shows Winchester, Indiana, day after March 14, 2024, tornado
• Avi8tor drone shows Selma, Indiana, day after March 14, 2024, tornado
• Donation center for Winchester tornado relief to move to Moose Lodge
• Indiana attorney general on avoiding scams after tornadoes
• Randolph County sheriff warns of scammers preying on tornado victims
• Employees survive in office as tornado destroys Goodwill in Winchester
• Here’s where you can donate to victims of the Selma-Winchester tornado
• Selma-Winchester tornado: At least 155 mph gusts; 38 hurt, 130 homes damaged
• Winchester tornado strongest to hit Randolph County in 38 years
• Prepared for a tornado? What to do after one? CDC has tips