FEMA EXTENDS APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR MID-JULY SEVERE STORMS;
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS TO CLOSE THIS WEEK
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241118/fema-extends-application-deadline-mid-july-severe-storms-disaster-recovery]


Release Date: 
November 18, 2024 

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. 

FEMA has extended the application deadline to December 13, 2024, for
residents in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and
Winnebago counties.

FEMA assistance may include grants for temporary housing, basic home
repair or replacement and other disaster-related expenses, such as
moving and storage costs, primary vehicle repair or replacement,
essential furniture and appliances, medical and dental costs, and
childcare costs.

The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is by going online to
DisasterAssistance.gov [https://www.disasterassistance.gov/],
downloading the FEMA mobile app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products] or
calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service
such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others,
give FEMA your number for that service when you apply. 

Residents can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for
assistance in-person. The remaining centers in Illinois will close
this week.

The Chicago Lawn Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently on
Wednesday, November 20, at 6 p.m.:

CHICAGO LAWN BRANCH LIBRARY
6120 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
Hours: Mon. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tues. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.
– 6 p.m.

The following centers will close permanently on Friday, November 22,
at 6 p.m.:

BURNHAM COMMUNITY CENTER
14020 Torrence Ave.
Burnham, IL 60633
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

CLYDE C. JORDAN SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
6755 State St.
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS FITNESS AND COMMUNITY CENTER
509 Camp Jackson Rd.
Cahokia Heights, IL 62207
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For even more information about the disaster recovery operation in
Illinois, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4819
[http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4819].