A month after a major disaster declaration, federal aid for Illinois has surpassed $72 million, aiding those impacted by the mid-July severe storms. FEMA, alongside the U.S. Small Business Administration, has disbursed grants and loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses, aiding in repairs and other storm-related needs.
FEMA grants total $67.7 million for homeowners and renters to help pay for uninsured or underinsured losses and storm-related damage, including:
- More than $31.4 million in housing grants to help pay for home repair, home replacement, and rental assistance for temporary housing.
- More than $36.2 million in Other Needs Assistance grants to help pay for personal property replacement and other serious storm-related needs—such as moving and storage fees, transportation, childcare, and medical and dental expenses.
Through the National Flood Insurance Program, managed by FEMA, claimants have received more than $2.3 million in flood loss coverage for residences and personal property.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $2.1 million in long-term, low-interest disaster loans for homeowners and renters to help repair, rebuild, or replace disaster-damaged physical property and cover economic injury for businesses of all sizes and non-profit organizations. As of October 15, funds for the SBA Disaster Loan Program have been fully expended; while no new loans can be issued until Congress appropriates additional funding, applicants are encouraged to submit their loan applications promptly for review in anticipation of future funding. Learn more about SBA disaster assistance at sba.gov/disaster.
To apply without visiting a center, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA mobile app, or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay telephone service, or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.