Illinois Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding

DR-4819-IL
Illinois

Incident Period: Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 16, 2024

Declaration Date: Sep 20, 2024

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The new Individual Assistance updates only apply to disasters declared on or after March 22, 2024. Read about the updates.

Help for Individuals and Families After a Disaster

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If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance. Learn more about the steps after applying for assistance.

Apply for Disaster Assistance

The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.

Get Immediate Help

Find help with needs that FEMA is not authorized to provide. Check with your local emergency management officials. The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.

I Applied for Assistance. What's Next?

After applying for assistance, your request is reviewed to determine if an inspection is needed to verify disaster-related damage to your home and personal property. FEMA staff and inspectors may contact you to discuss your disaster-caused damage.

FEMA may also request more information to support your eligibility for assistance or information related to your specific disaster-related needs identified in your application. If this is needed, you will receive a letter from FEMA outlining the information needed.

Learn more about what to expect

Review FEMA’s Decision

Once FEMA has reviewed your application, the results of the inspection and/or documentation submitted, you will get a letter explaining:

  • whether you are approved for assistance
  • how much assistance you will receive
  • how the assistance must be used
  • how to appeal FEMA’s decision if you do not agree with it

The letter will be sent to you by email or mail based on what you selected when you completed your application.

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You may have received information about a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan for additional unmet needs. For disasters declared before March 22, 2024, you may need to submit an SBA loan application before being considered for certain types of FEMA assistance. Learn more about SBA loans and how the SBA loan application process relates to FEMA disaster assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions and Rumors

Get answers to frequently asked questions about emergency shelters, disaster assistance, flood insurance and more. Learn more about common disaster-related rumors and the facts you need to jumpstart your recovery. Find information on identifying disaster fraud and how to report it.

Find a Housing Counselor

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides support to a nationwide network of housing counseling agencies (HCAs) and certified counselors. HUD-participating HCAs are approved and trained to provide tools to current and prospective homeowners and renters so they can make responsible choices to address their housing needs considering their financial situations.

Multilingual Resources

You can find social media graphics with important safety messaging in various languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.

We also have videos in American Sign Language (ASL) on topics including:

How to Help

Volunteer and Donate

Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need.

Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond.

FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and community organizations active in disasters.

Doing Business with FEMA

If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started.

If you own a business involved with debris removal and want to work on clean-up efforts in affected areas, please contact the local government in affected areas to offer your services.

Funding Obligations

Individual Assistance Amount
Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved $17,253,359.36
Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved $14,905,147.19
Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved $32,158,506.55
Individual Assistance Applications Approved 9602

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) List

Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Disaster survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.

Chicago Fredrick A Douglas Branch Library

Address

3353 W 13th St
Chicago, Illinois 60623
Cook
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Notes

Hours of Operation
Monday to Sunday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Dixmoor Community Center Gymnasium

Address

14336 Paulina St
Harvey, Illinois 60426
Cook
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Notes

Hours of Operation

Monday-Sunday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Cuba Community Center

Address

616 E Polk St
Cuba, Illinois 61427
Fulton
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Notes

Hours of Operation

Open Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Will County Center for Community Concerns

Address

2455 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, Illinois 60435
Will
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DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday:Closed

Notes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Closed on Sundays

Forest City Church

Address

1280 S Alpine Rd
Rockford, Illinois 61108
Winnebago
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday:Closed

Notes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Closed Sundays

Henry County Office of Emergency Management

Address

4424 Walter Payton Memorial Highway
Kewanee, Illinois 61443
Henry
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Southwestern IL Justice/Workforce Development Camp

Address

2300 W Main St
M117 (City of Belleville Office Bldg.)
Belleville, Illinois 62226
Saint Clair
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Cahokia Heights Fitness and Community Center

Address

Camp Jackson Rd
East Saint Louis, Illinois 62206
Saint Clair
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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