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The White House announced that President Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for Cook County for the severe storms on July 13-16, 2024. Cook County residents impacted by these storms may now call or go online for disaster assistance from FEMA. 

Visit here for more information on assistance from the July 14-15, 2024 severe storms.  

Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) invites the public to review the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is undergoing a mandatory five-year update. 

Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) invites the public to participate in the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update process, which is undergoing a mandatory five-year update.

Update: Cook County Warming Center Hours Extended Centers to remain open through Wednesday afternoon  

Cook County residents affected by the severe storms and flooding between September 17-18, 2023, may now call or go online for disaster assistance from FEMA.The application for FEMA assistance is CLOSED. 

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation today for Cook County in response to storms that hit the region on September 17. Parts of Cook County experienced more than six inches of rainfall in less than 12 hours, leading to severe flooding and other storm damage. Burnham, Calumet City, Dolton, Harvey and South Holland were among the hardest hit municipalities in the County. By signing this proclamation, the County can pursue all available resources to assist communities and residents in their recovery efforts. 

Cook County residents affected by the severe storms and flooding between June 29 – July 2, 2023, may now call, go online or visit a disaster recovery center to register for disaster assistance from FEMA.The application for FEMA assistance is closed. 

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is accepting applications for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Homeland Security Grant Program. EMRS is responsible for administering public safety and homeland security-related grant programs to strengthen the County’s resilience in the face of significant human-caused or natural threats and hazards.