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IEMA-OHS to Appeal Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance for Illinois Summer Flooding Events

CHICAGO, IL – The City of Chicago, in coordination with Cook County and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) announced today plans to formally appeal the recent denial of a Pres

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Emergency Management

Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security Announces New Executive Director

President Preckwinkle appoints Alexander Joves to lead department

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Emergency Management

Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Teams to Visit Residents Impacted by Aug. 16–19 Flooding, Wednesday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 7

Residents should also be aware of fraud and scams and are encouraged to watch for and report any suspicious activity

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Emergency Management

Cook County Issues Disaster Proclamation for Aug. 16-19 Storms and Flooding

Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather event 

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Emergency Management

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