Residents in several Illinois counties are now eligible for federal disaster aid following the severe storms and flooding in July. Seven counties have been declared disaster areas, including Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago. This move allows affected locals to seek financial assistance. Aid available through FEMA includes grants and low-interest loans designed to help rebuild and recover. Homeowners and business owners can begin applying for the recovery aids online or via the FEMA helpline. This federal support aims to alleviate the financial burdens caused by the recent natural disasters, helping communities to restore and rebuild. We have reached out to the City of Kewanee and Mayor Gary Moore.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service, or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
“Millions of residents across the state have incurred damages from the severe weather in July due to torrential rain and flash flooding,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “To further support affected communities, I have been working with the federal government to mobilize every available resource and bring federal programs to provide relief for our residents. I want to thank President Biden, FEMA, and IEMA-OHS for their swift coordination of this ongoing recovery.”
Pictures below were taken the morning after the July 15, 2024, tornadoes in Kewanee.
