Facilities Open for Cook County Residents Applying for Federal Help A…

The Garfield Community Service Center on Aug. 31, 2023, located at 10 S. Kedzie Ave. in Chicago, is one of several disaster recovery center locations for residents to apply for federal assistance. (WTTW News)

Facilities are open on the West Side and in nearby suburbs to assist Cook County residents applying for federal assistance for damage caused by severe storms that occurred between June 29 and July 2.

Representatives with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the disaster recovery centers to answer people’s questions about the application process and assistance programs available.

Financial assistance through FEMA can cover temporary housing, essential housing repairs, public transportation and medical expenses not covered by insurance. When applicable, FEMA will also refer people to SBA, where residents can apply for low-interest loans to cover other uninsured property or vehicle damage.

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