News and Media: Disaster 4728

Are you interested in helping your neighbors and community recover from the June 29-July 2 storms and floods that devastated Cook County? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ Cook County residents to work from the offices in Springfield and Morton Grove, IL as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who are part of the disaster recovery team aiding in the recovery of the community and their fellow citizens.

Federal assistance to Cook County residents affected by the June 29 – July 2 severe storms and flooding has topped $304 million. This amount includes FEMA grants of more than $235 million in Individual and Households grants for rental assistance, repair and replacement funding, and other needs grants that help replace personal property and provide storage and childcare payments. Complementing the FEMA grants is more than $69 million in Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans for homeowners and businesses.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 will be the last day of operation for the Disaster Recovery Centers in Berwyn and Riverdale. The centers were opened to assist Cook County residents who suffered losses during the June 29 – July 2 storms and flooding.

The weather might be crisp and lovely right now, but Chicago’s fierce winter winds and snow are on their way. Before it gets colder, take this time to check your furnace and any other appliances that may have been damaged in the June 29 – July 2 flooding disaster. If your furnace isn’t working and it isn’t covered by your insurance, you may be eligible to receive help from FEMA to repair or even replace it.

The deadline to submit requests for federal assistance in replacing or repairing infrastructure has been moved to October 20, 2023. The deadline affects the 19 counties which suffered extensive infrastructure damage during the June 29 to July 2 storms and flooding. Interested applicants in the eligible counties are invited to complete FEMA Form 009-0-49, Request For Public Assistance and return it to EMA.PA.Grants@Illinois.Gov.