STORM & TORNADO RELIEF RESOURCES FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES
Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families across our community and state recovering from the devastating tornadoes and straight-line winds that hit on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. If your home or business suffered damage, or if you are in need of immediate assistance, please use the verified local and state resources listed below:
- Report Storm Damage (Crucial Step): Cook County’s Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is urgently asking all impacted residents to fill out the official Cook County Damage Assessment Survey. Submitting this data is voluntary but vital—it helps local and state officials prove the severity of the storms to unlock future state and federal disaster aid. The survey closes Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Click here for more information about the survey.
- Immediate Emergency Assistance: If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, meals, or charging stations, the American Red Cross has mobilized local disaster support. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the [American Red Cross Illinois Homepage](https://www.facebook.com/RedCrossIL/posts/due-to-recent-severe-weather across parts of our region, a shelter has been opened...) to find active local shelters, including the designated regional site at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church in Joliet.
- Flood Financial Relief Rebates: Following the signing of Senate Bill 3925 on August 14, families facing immediate flood mitigation costs can look into temporary home equity assurance rebate programs offering up to $1,000 for rapid short-term repairs. Check with local municipal housing offices for qualification details.
- Local Crisis & Housing Help: If you are facing displacement or housing crises due to the recent storms, contact the Suburban Cook County Homeless Prevention Call Center at 1-877-426-6515 (weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or reach out to South Suburban PADS at 708-332-7700 for emergency network assistance.
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