Flooding Updates
Press Releases
- 07/27/13 - Governor Quinn Announces Nearly $190 Million in Federal Grants, Loans Aiding Flood Recovery
- 07/02/13 - Deadline for Flood Aid Applications Extended to July 24
- 05/31/13 - Governor Quinn Announces Federal Disaster Aid Approved for Eight Additional Counties
- 05/30/13 - FEMA Hiring Workers to Help with Flood Recovery
- 05/22/13 - Governor Quinn Announces Federal Disaster Aid Approved for 14 Additional Counties
- 05/17/13 - Governor Quinn Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Families and Businesses in 16 Additional Counties
- 05/13/13 - State, Federal Teams Continue Assessments of Homes Damaged by April Floods
- 05/13/13 - Governor Quinn Announces Approval of Federal Flood Relief for 11 Counties
- 05/03/13 - Beware of Post-Disaster Fraud
- 04/29/13 - Governor Quinn Launches Flood Damage Assessments in Chicago
- 04/27/13 - TODAY AT 11 AM: American Red Cross to Deliver Flood Clean-Up Supplies to Families in Bellwood
- 04/26/13 - After The Flood - Staying Safe and Healthy
- 04/25/13 - Governor Quinn Declares Four Additional Counties State Disaster Areas for Flooding
- 04/25/13 - Illinois EPA Urges Environmentally Conscious Flood Debris Clean-up
- 04/23/13 - Governor Quinn Announces Tax Relief for Businesses and Families Impacted by Flooding
- 04/22/13 - Governor Quinn Requests FEMA Help with Flood Damage Assessments
- 04/21/13 - Governor Quinn Surveys Flood Damage Along the Illinois River
- 04/20/13 - Governor Quinn Surveys Flood Damage Along Fox River Valley
- 04/20/13 - State Declared Counties
- 04/19/13 - Governor Quinn Declares 38 Counties State Disaster Areas
- 04/18/13 - Governor Quinn Activates Flood Emergency Response
- 04/18/13 - Governor Quinn Declares State of Emergenc
River Closures
Volunteer Opportunities
- McHenry County: Coordinating volunteers in partnership with NECHAMA (Jewish Disaster Relief). NECHAMA will equip, train, and mentor volunteers to assist homeowners. For more information about this volunteer opportunity, contact them in one of the following ways:
- Leave a message at McHenry County EMA phone (815) 338-6400
- Volunteer Center of McHenry County (815) 344-GIVE (4483)
- E-mail at ema@co.mchenry.il.us
Cleanup kit distribution sites
Bulk Distribution Site | Agency | County | City | Address | Zip | Phone | Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Calumet City VFW |
ARC |
Cook |
Calumet City |
644 Hirsch |
60409 |
312-729-6100 |
11AM-6PM |
Dixmoor Village Hall |
ARC |
Cook |
Dixmoor |
170 W 145th Street |
60426 |
(312) 729-6100 |
11AM-6PM |
Harvey Community Center |
ARC |
Cook |
Harvey |
15320 Center |
60426 |
(312)-729-6100 |
1PM-6PM |
Gurnee Fire Departmnent |
Partner |
Lake |
Gurnee |
4580 Old Grand Ave |
60031 |
(847) 599-6600 |
9AM-5PM |
Joliet Fire Department |
Partner |
Will |
Joliet |
101 E Clinton St |
60432 |
(815) 724-3500 |
9AM-5PM |
Shorewood Police Department |
Partner |
Will |
Shorewood |
903 West Jefferson St |
60404 |
(815)-725-4636 |
9AM-5PM |
Plainfield Police Department |
Partner |
Will |
Plainfield |
14360 Illinois 59 |
60544 |
815-436-7093 |
9AM-5PM |
New Lenox Police Department |
Partner |
Will |
New Lenox |
701 W Haven Ave |
60451 |
815-462-6100 |
9AM-5PM |
Glendale Heights Police Department |
Partner |
DuPage |
Glendale Heights |
300 E Fullerton Ave |
60139 |
(630) 260-6000 |
9AM-5PM |
Lisle Police Department |
Partner |
DuPage |
Lisle |
Lincoln Ave and Short Rd |
60532 |
(630) 271-4200 |
9-5PM |
Westmont Police District |
Partner |
DuPage |
Westmont |
500 N Cass Ave |
60559 |
(630) 981-6300 |
9AM-5PM |
Other Information
- FAQs for People Affected by Flooding
- FAQs for Local Governments Affected by Flooding
- River Observations and Forecasts
- Debris Issues from Storms or Floods
- Disaster Declaration Process
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- Flood Photos
- Flood Safety Information
- Flood Safety Check List
- Repairing Your Flooded Home
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
- The Power is Out
Illinois Department of Insurance
The Illinois Department of Insurance assists consumers with all insurance complaints, including health, auto, life, and homeowner. Consumers in need of information or assistance should visit the Department's web site at http://insurance.illinois.gov or call our toll-free hotline at (866) 445-5364.