Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for Boone, Cook, Kane, McHenry, and Will Counties after severe storms and flooding hit the region in August. The move unlocks state resources to assist with recovery efforts across the affected areas. Damage assessment teams report extensive property losses and ongoing power outages, raising concerns for community safety and well-being. Local officials urge residents to follow guidance as cleanup continues, while state agencies coordinate relief and support. The disaster proclamation is expected to expedite aid and help restore critical services to impacted neighborhoods in the coming days.
“To support those impacted by the devastating August storms, I have signed a disaster proclamation to accelerate the recovery process and provide state relief to our residents,” said Governor Pritzker. “I want to thank IEMA-OHS for their ongoing coordination as they work to ensure impacted residents and businesses get the resources they need.”
“Through the preliminary damage assessments, we’ve been able to validate the full scope of the August 16-19 storms’ impact,” said IEMA-OHS Acting Director Theodore (Ted) Berger. “The Governor’s proclamation is a critical step to expanding assistance, allowing us to submit this information to FEMA for determination of what federal assistance may be made available to residents and local governments.”
