FEMA is now accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) until March 3. YPC is a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness.
News, Media & Events: Illinois
Events
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Onsite
Apr 22, 2025
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- Apr 24, 2025 10:00 p.m. EST
Onsite
FEMA is hosting the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners workshop in person this year! Join us in beautiful Rosemont, Illinois for an opportunity to connect with fellow hazard mitigation stakeholders. This annual event is the perfect chance to get the latest updates on mitigation grants and floodplain management, strengthen our partnerships, and collaborate with federal partners, including FEMA.
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
CHICAGO – FEMA has awarded a $2.2 million grant through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to St. Clair County for the acquisition of 36 flood-prone structures and adjacent lots across the county. The properties will be returned to open space and deed restricted to prevent future loss.
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SPRINGFIELD – Homeowners and renters with damage or loss caused by the July 13 – 16 flooding, tornadoes and severe storms in Illinois have until 11:59 p.m., December 13 to apply for FEMA assistance. Illinoisans in the seven designated counties including Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will and Winnebago are urged to apply as soon as possible.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Communities Eligible for Suspension Effective on January 17, 2025
Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Levee Flood Mitigation Projects in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, January 2025
Executive Summary for City of Harvey Stormwater Management Project, EMC-2022-BR-012-0015, December 2024
Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 12/13/2024 for City of Harvey Stormwater Management Project, EMC-2022-BR-012-0015, December 2024
Finding of No Significant Impact and Final Environmental Assessment and for DePue Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project, 2024
Urban Flooding: Guidance for Homeowners and Renters
When you read this document, you will learn about actions you can take as either a homeowner or renter to reduce the potential of flood damage to your residence. These actions are called “mitigation” because they will mitigate—reduce or lessen—the loss of life, injuries, and property damage that can happen during urban floods. The mitigation measures described include how to address sewer backup and surface flooding, actions that help reduce flood damage in your home, and how to protect equipment and appliances.
Finding of NO Significant Impact for North Chicago Storm Sewer Project, 2024
Final Environmental Assessment for North Chicago Storm Sewer Project, 2024
Finding of No Significant Impact and Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Stream Work in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, November 2024
Draft Environmental Assessment for City of Harvey Stormwater Management Project, EMC-2022-BR-012-0015, November 2024