Cook County will experience extreme cold weather Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The National Weather Service has advised that wind chills will make it feel as cold as -10°F. Cook County is opening warming centers in the north, west and south suburbs to help residents combat extreme weather conditions. The warming centers opened at 9 a.m. today and run continuously until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12. Residents who do not have adequate access to heat are advised to seek respite at a warming center.
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Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $2.5 million in funding available through the Cook County Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. This funding will assist suburban Cook County municipalities impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes on July 14 - 15, 2024.
On October 10, 2024, the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) proudly hosted its Training and Preparedness Summit at Moraine Valley Community College.
Application is now closed. The White House announced that President Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for Cook County for the severe storms on July 13-16, 2024. Cook County residents impacted by these storms may now call or go online for disaster assistance from FEMA.
Visit here for more information on assistance from the July 14-15, 2024 severe storms.
Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) invites the public to review the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is undergoing a mandatory five-year update.
Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) invites the public to participate in the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update process, which is undergoing a mandatory five-year update.
Update: Cook County Warming Center Hours Extended Centers to remain open through Wednesday afternoon
Cook County residents affected by the severe storms and flooding between September 17-18, 2023, may now call or go online for disaster assistance from FEMA.The application for FEMA assistance is CLOSED.