News and Media: Disaster 4676

Survivors in St. Clair County who applied for FEMA assistance following the historic flooding in July should receive a letter from FEMA by mail or an email notification. If you received a letter from FEMA that says you’re ineligible for assistance, it may not be the final answer. You may just need to provide additional information for FEMA to continue processing your case.

FEMA is committed to helping all people affected by the July 25-28 flooding in St. Clair County, including people with temporary or permanent disabilities. FEMA wants to ensure that programs and services are meeting the needs of all disaster survivors during their recovery process. FEMA works with state and local agencies and volunteer organizations to identify accessibility needs and locate appropriate resources, so all eligible applicants have equal access to disaster assistance programs.

It’s been one month since President Biden signed the disaster declaration for St. Clair County, Illinois. While the effects of the devastating flood that took place in July will be felt in the communities for some time, federal, state and local agencies are working hard to get much needed assistance into the hands of survivors. To date, more than $11.9 million has been approved in federal grants, loans and flood insurance payments.

The St. Clair County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) hours will change at both locations starting this week and will be closed for two days during Thanksgiving week.

Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, the State of Illinois and FEMA have determined that both Disaster Recovery Centers in St. Clair County will close early today, Saturday, Nov. 12, at 3:30 p.m. The Recovery Centers will reopen on Monday, Nov. 14, at 8:00 a.m.