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.
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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
June 29, 2026 Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices over 100 are forecast for the region from today through Thursday this week.