Disaster Proclamations Issued by Chicago, Cook County to Help Residents After July Flash Flooding

Illinois quick hits: Cook County declares flood disaster; opt-out forms promoted; State Fair begins

Cook County, Chicago declare flood disaster

Disaster proclamations issued by Chicago, Cook County to help residents after July flash flooding

Disaster proclamations have been issued by the city of Chicago and Cook County to help residents recover losses from property damage after last month's flooding.

Chicago, Cook County issue disaster proclamation after July flooding

City and county officials issued a disaster proclamation Wednesday to unlock additional resources to assist residents after flooding damaged more than 1,000 homes across the Chicago area late last month.About 3,300 residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County answered a flood assessment survey to determine their eligibility for federal assistance due to damage to their homes from the storms between July 25 and 28, city officials said.According …

Flooding in Chicago area leads to disaster proclamations by city, county officials

Chicago and Cook County have issued disaster proclamations after more than 100 homes were reported as being destroyed by flooding in late July.

Illinois quick hits: Cook County declares flood disaster; opt-out forms promoted; State Fair begins - Regional Media News

Cook County, Chicago declare flood disaster Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle have issued respective disaster proclamations for flooding that took place July 25-28. According to resident survey information, 111 residences were considered to be destroyed and 544 homes had major damage. City and county agencies are working to determine if the jurisdictions could qualify for federal assistance. Opt-out f…