FEMA Flooding Assistance 📢
Dear Neighbor,
Earlier this summer, a lot of our homes were impacted by the severe storms and flooding. Cook County was one of those areas hit particularly hard. In response, President Biden granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Illinois in August. This means there is potential for federal assistance and resources for residents to deal with the damage from storms that hit Cook County from June 29 to July 2.
This week’s newsletter will include information on several ways you can apply for FEMA Flooding Assistance.
First, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez is hosting a Flooding Assistance Info Session tonight, Monday, September 11. Join us at Kelvyn Park High School, 4343 W Wrightwood, from 6-7:30 pm to get more information on how you can apply for FEMA relief that may be available to you. Registration is strongly encouraged, and you can sign up here: bit.ly/FEMAInfoIL3
If you can’t make it this evening, there are FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open throughout Cook County to help residents to engage with representatives on the disaster application process. The Disaster Recovery Centers in and around Chicago are at:
Washington Square Mall, 4851 W. North Ave., Chicago
Morton College, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero
Columbus Square Fieldhouse, 500 S. Central Ave., Chicago
Berwyn Grove Avenue parking garage, 3310 Grove Ave., Berwyn
Imani Village, 901 E. 95th St., Chicago
Garfield Community Service Center, 10 Kedzie Ave., Chicago
You can also apply for disaster assistance by calling 800-621-3362 or visiting disasterassistance.gov. Be sure to apply by the deadline Monday, October 16.
Take care,
Alyssa
Chief of Staff
39th District
Mercadito Martes
Every Tuesday in September, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation is hosting Mercadito Martes at the Crecer Business Incubator, 3150 N Central Ave. On September 12, 19, and 26 from 6-9 pm, join neighbors for family art activities, and enjoy food and shopping from local vendors.
Baila Conmigo
Join the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance for a free community concert series, Balia Conmigo, Saturday, September 16 and Thursday, October 5, from 6-9pm. Enjoy music and dancing on PRAA’s outdoor terrace at 3000 N Elbridge Ave. Be sure to bring your own lawn chair and light snacks and arrive early. Free parking will be available across the street at the US Bank Employee Lot.
Jefferson Township Property Tax Appeals
Jefferson Township is now open for Cook County property tax appeals. If you need assistance in applying, you can make an appointment with the office of Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada by calling (312) 603-6386 or emailing District8@cookcountyil.gov. The deadline to apply is October 2.