Residents in Illinois affected by July’s severe storms now have more time to apply for federal aid. The FEMA assistance application deadline has been extended until December 13, 2024, for those in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago counties. Assistance available includes grants for housing and repairs, among other disaster-related expenses. It’s important to note that the remaining Disaster Recovery Centers in the area will be closing this week, urging locals to finalize their aid applications soon. This extension provides some relief as communities continue to rebuild and recover from the extensive damage caused by the summer storms. Visit here for more information on FEMA aid.
The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA mobile app, or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.
