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FEMA Region 5 office, located in Chicago, IL, partners with federal emergency management for 34 Tribal Nations and the following states.

States

Visit the state's page for localized content, such as disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, jobs and other resources.

Leadership

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Region 5 Administrator

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Region 5 Deputy Administrator

Region 5 Resources

Environmental Requirements to Apply for FEMA Funding

When a community applies for FEMA funding — such as Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Assistance or Preparedness Grants — potential impacts to the environment and cultural resources must be considered.

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NOTE: Environmental requirements do not apply to individuals and families applying for assistance.

Find Your Flood Map

Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) is a national FEMA program that works with states, tribes, territories and local communities to evaluate and better understand their current flood risk, as well as the actions that can be taken to mitigate and become more resilient against future risk.

Mitigation Funding Resource Guides

Mitigation Funding Resource Guides provide state, territory, and local officials with a wide range of potential funding resources including grants, loans, technical assistance and in-kind services from multiple stakeholders.

Contact Us

General
312-408-5500
fema-r5-info@fema.dhs.gov

Congressional/Intergovernmental
312-408-4427
fema-r5-congressional@fema.dhs.gov

News Desk
312-408-4455
fema-r5-news-desk@fema.dhs.gov

Tribal Affairs
312-408-5286
fema-r5-tribal@fema.dhs.gov

Regional News and Information

SPRINGFIELD – Homeowners and renters who suffered damage or loss from the July 13 – 16 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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SPRINGFIELD – Eligible homeowners who applied for FEMA assistance may receive additional funds for specific mitigation measures to help prevent loss in the future. For Illinoisans with damage from the July 13 – 16 severe storms, this assistance could include funds for roof repairs to withstand higher winds and help prevent water infiltration, elevating a water heater or furnace and elevating or moving an electrical panel to avoid future flood damage.
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If you disagree with FEMA’s decision, you have the right to appeal. Sometimes all you need is to provide additional information. Here are tips to help submit your appeal to FEMA:
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans with disaster-related damage or loss from the July 13 – 16 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago counties have until Tuesday, November 19 to apply for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
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SPRINGFIELD – In observance of the federal holiday, all Disaster Recovery Centers in Illinois will close temporarily on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day. The centers will reopen on Tuesday, November 12 following their scheduled hours of operation.
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