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Storm and Flood Damage Assessment Survey Open for Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding on Aug. 16-19, 2025

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is reviewing damage from the severe storms and flash flooding event that occurred between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19, 2025.

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Emergency Management

The City of Chicago and Cook County Issue Disaster Proclamations for Flooding that occurred July 25-28

City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are issuing respective disaster proclamations to assist residents in recovering from flooding that took place July 25-28.

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Emergency Management

Cook County Courthouse Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat

Cooling centers available to all residents across County

Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices as high as 100 are forecast for the region from Saturday through Tuesday.

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Health

Cook County Invites Residents to Review 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft

Plan helps communities prepare for natural disasters and makes County eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant fund

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Emergency Management

Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security Awards Over $2.7 Million for Urban Area Security Initiative Projects

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle along with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) today announced the recipients of 17 grants to fund projects under the 2023 Urban Area Security Initiativ

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Emergency Management