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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

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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
 

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Emergency Management

Cook County Issues Disaster Proclamation for August 11 Storm Event

Thousands of residents impacted by tornadoes and severe storms

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Emergency Management

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

Residents being asked to complete survey to compile data

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Emergency Management

Cook County Celebrates Completion of Healthy Homes for Healthy Families Program

Healthy Homes for Healthy Families supports suburban Cook County families by providing free safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and whole-home upgrades.

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Environmental, Health