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Search Results: keywords:"Illinois disaster declaration"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97025
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a major disaster declaration for Illinois, due to severe storms, tornadoes, winds, and flooding that occurred from July 13 to July 16, 2024. This declaration allows federal aid to be provided to impacted areas, with financial assistance covering up to 75% of eligible costs for hazard mitigation. Individuals in select counties, including Cook and Will, are eligible for help, and all areas in Illinois can access grants for hazard mitigation. Darrin Ricketts is appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster relief effort.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Illinois after big storms and floods. They will give money help, and a person named Darrin Ricketts is in charge of this help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12919
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a disaster declaration for Illinois due to a fire at the Tatra Multi-Family Apartment Complex. The disaster was declared on March 13, 2025, covering incidents from January 25, 2025. Residents of Cook County and neighboring counties in Illinois and Indiana can apply for disaster assistance loans through the SBA's online portal. The deadline for physical loan applications is May 12, 2025, and for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is December 15, 2025. For more information, individuals can contact the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Small Business Administration is helping people in Illinois who were affected by a big fire at an apartment building. They can apply for loans to help them fix things, and they need to do it online before the deadline.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97054
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made changes to a disaster declaration for Illinois, initially announced on September 20, 2024. Waddy Gonzalez is now the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Darrin Ricketts. This notice lists several programs for disaster assistance, such as Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance, which use specific Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for managing funds. The change officially took place on October 23, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of handling a big problem in Illinois from Darrin Ricketts to Waddy Gonzalez, and they mentioned different types of help people can get, like special loans and housing help.