County to provide direct support to communities recovering from severe summer stormsCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) today announced an $8 million investment to help communities across Cook County remove hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of debris left behind by a severe summer storm, with a focus on south suburban municipalities that continue to face significant recovery challenges.
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WHAT: Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is hosting a preparedness fair at Dailey Plaza in conjunction with National Preparedness Month to ensure residents have the information they need to stay safe in an emergency. The Preparedness Fair will feature interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, including an emergency alerts game, “go-bag” education and raffles, seatbelt safety demonstrations, Cook County Sheriff’s comfort dog and emergency command units open for public viewing.
Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments will help determine whether storm damage meets the criteria for potential federal disaster assistance
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the County and City open through September 4
Thousands of residents impacted by tornadoes and severe storms
Residents Being Asked to Complete Survey to Compile Data
Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather including a series of tornadoes
Residents Asked to Complete Surveys to Compile Data
After federal disaster assistance was denied, Cook County allocates $15 million to help residents recover from devastating storms
U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Cook County and City of Chicago Residents and Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms June 10-11 with Low-interest Loans Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the County and Cityopen through July 30, 2026