Cook County Allocates $2.5 Million for Suburban Municipalities Recovering from 2024 Severe Storms

Photo Credit: cookcountyemergencymanagement.org On Tuesday (Dec. 10), 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.& & Impacted municipalities across suburban Cook County are encouraged to apply for reimbursement to help cover eligible expenses incurred as part of their disaster response and recovery efforts. This initiative highlights Cook County’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that local communities can recover from unforeseen disasters.& “The storms and tornadoes last summer were a stark reminder of the increasing unpredictability of extreme weather events facing our communities as a result of climate change,” said President Preckwinkle. “This funding not only addresses immediate recovery needs but also reinforces our commitment to building a more resilient region capable of tackling future challenges.”& Suburban Cook County municipalities may submit applications detailing their eligible recovery expenses for reimbursement consideration.& & “By providing this funding, Cook County is empowering our municipalities to focus on rebuilding safely, with the assurance that critical recovery costs can be met,” said Ted Berger, executive director of the Cook County Department of...