Illinois Launches New Flood Damage Assessments After Federal Aid Denial

Illinois residents are being urged to report all unsubmitted flood damage before November 7 to strengthen the state's appeal after federal disaster aid was denied.

Another Round of Flood Reviews for Some Illinois Counties

According to the press release from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), another round of assessments on flood damage began on November 4 and will continue through November 7.

This renewed effort follows the federal government's denial of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, which sought federal recovery assistance for Illinois communities affected by late-summer flooding.

Residents Encouraged to Submit Damage Reports

Residents and business owners in the counties of Cook, Will, Boone, McHenry, Kane, Jersey, and Calhoun are urged to submit updated or previously unreported information about flood-related damage.

Officials say this information could help strengthen Illinois' appeal for federal disaster relief.

A Residential Self-Assessment Survey remains open online through November 7, allowing affected households to provide key documentation such as photos of damage, housing displacement records, health or mold impacts, and appliance replacement costs.

Next Step in the Appeal Process

State and local emergency teams will compile all new data as part of the appeal process for the denied declaration.

Officials emphasize that comprehensive documentation from Illinois residents could make a critical difference in securing federal assistance for recovery and mitigation efforts across northern and central Illinois.