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Cook County Hosts Preparedness Fair at Daley Plaza to Mark National Preparedness Month

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

September 14, 2026

Community, Emergency Management

Agencies to Conduct Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments for Aug. 11 - 12 Storms

Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments will help determine whether storm damage meets the criteria for potential federal disaster as

August 31, 2026

Emergency Management

U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Cook County and City of Chicago Residents and Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms July 27 with Low-Interest Loans

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the County and City open through September 4

August 19, 2026

Emergency Management

Cook County Issues Disaster Proclamation for August 11 Storm Event

Thousands of residents impacted by tornadoes and severe storms

August 17, 2026

Emergency Management

Damage Assessment Survey for Residents Affected by Thunderstorms August 11-12, 2026

Residents being asked to complete survey to compile data

August 14, 2026

Emergency Management