News and Media: Disaster 4749

Cook County homeowners and renters who were affected by the Sept. 17-18 severe storms and flooding have until Friday, Feb. 9 to apply for FEMA assistance. Feb. 9 is also the last day to visit a Disaster Recovery Center. More than $38 million has already been approved to help survivors recover.

FEMA disaster assistance is intended to help you make your home safe, sanitary and functional after a disaster. Sometimes it won’t cover, or can’t be used for, all your expenses. You’ll receive a letter explaining how you can use your grant within a day or two of receiving payment from FEMA.

FEMA is committed to helping Cook County homeowners and renters recover from the Sept. 17-18, 2023, severe storms and floods, including U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified aliens.

All Disaster Recovery Centers in Cook County will be closed Friday, Jan. 12 and will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to severe weather. Normal hours resume Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Cook County homeowners and renters with uninsured or under insured losses from the Sept. 17-18, 2023 severe storms and flooding have until Friday, Feb. 9 to apply for assistance. The application deadline was recently extended by three weeks to allow more time for affected residents to apply. More than $31 million in FEMA assistance has already been approved.