In December 2025, multiple residents of Terre Haute froze to death — preventable tragedies caused by unsafe motels, unregulated housing, price-gouging, and inaccessible assistance programs. Families are forced into dangerous, expensive rooms while government aid hides behind red tape. We demand immediate action to protect human life, enforce safe housing, and hold officials accountable.

 

This petition targets Terre Haute and Vigo County, Indiana, where unsafe housing and exploitative practices have directly endangered lives. It also calls on state officials in Indiana to enforce regulations, oversee emergency housing, and implement emergency protocols during extreme weather. This petition is local-first, state-backed, and focuses on saving lives, protecting vulnerable residents, and holding government accountable.

Impacted Populations:

Homeless individuals and families relying on emergency shelters or motels

Low-income residents facing price-gouging or bureaucratic barriers

Vulnerable residents at risk during extreme weather events

What We Demand (Clear, Actionable)

Emergency Housing Regulation

Mandatory inspections & certification for all motels receiving public funds

Rate caps to prevent exploitation

Public registry of approved emergency housing

Simplified Access to Assistance

One-stop intake for housing, food, and emergency aid

Accept sworn statements if documents are unavailable

Mobile assistance units for high-risk areas

Consumer & Price Protections

Enforcement of fair pricing in vulnerable neighborhoods

Clear labeling of essential goods

Preventable Death Prevention

Code Blue emergency response for extreme weather

Transportation and shelter access

Independent public review of homelessness-related deaths

Community Oversight

Advisory councils with lived experience

Quarterly public progress reports

Directed To (Who Should Be Pressured)

Governor of Indiana

Indiana Attorney General

IHCDA Executive Director

Vigo County Commissioners

Mayor of Terre Haute

Terre Haute City Council Members

Indiana State Senator & Representative (Vigo County)

Call to Action (What Signers Should Do)

Sign this petition to demand safe housing, fair pricing, emergency protocols, and accountability in Terre Haute. Share it with your friends, family, and neighbors. Together, our voices can stop preventable deaths and protect vulnerable communities.

Sign. Share. Demand better. Human lives are on the line.