FEMA SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING DISASTER ASSISTANCE

If you were impacted by flooding occurred on 9/17 and 9/18/23, you can get federal funding- FEMA , for individuals and business owners, but you must register.

FOR FLOOD ASSISTANCE:

  • FEMA HELPLINE: 800-621-3362
  • APPLY ONLINE AT disasterassistance.gov
  • USING THE FEMA App
  • IF YOU USE A RELAY SERVICE, SUCH AS VIDEO RELAY SERVICE (VRS), CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE OR OTHERS, GIVE FEMA THE NUMBER FOR THAT SERVICE.

TO APPLY FOR PROPERTY TAX REASSESMENT FOR DAMAGE DUE TO FLOODING: Click HERE  PTAX-245 Disaster Area Application For Reassessment

    Release Date: November 20, 2023   WASHINGTON ­– FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred Sept. 17-18, 2023.    The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Cook County.   Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.   Individuals and business owners who sustained damages in Cook County can begin applying for Disaster Assistance:   Calling 800-621-3362 (FEMA)Apply online at disasterassistance.gov Using the FEMA App If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.   Disaster Recovery Centers will be open in Cook County for more opportunities for disaster survivors to engage with FEMA representatives on the disaster application process.  






    Click HERE  PTAX-245 Disaster Area Application For Reassessment
     
    Who should complete this form? You should complete this form to request reassessment of property under Section 13-5 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/13-5) based on substantial damage caused by a disaster in a county that has been declared a major disaster area by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State of Illinois.