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Natural Disaster Help & Resources

Following the severe weather in our area, we wanted to share several resources that may be helpful as our community continues recovery efforts.  First, we would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the emergency response teams who worked throughout the storm and its aftermath to keep our community safe. We are grateful for the dedication of our first responders, public works crews, and all those assisting with recovery efforts.

Resources and Links

State Resources

Federal Assistance

Volunteer Cleanup and Relief

Public Self Assessment Link

The Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Emergency Management Office of Homeland Security have established a self-assessment reporting link for the public affected by last night’s storms to identify property damage.
Those wishing to report property damage can either click the QR code below or visit:
Business Survey
Business Survey
Agriculture Survey
Agriculture Survey
A reminder to area residents that additional law enforcement and search/rescue efforts are underway in the affected areas. Members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) are in the area assessing damage and going door-to-door in an effort to ensure area residents’ well-being. Additionally, members of IEMA and the National Weather Service will also be in the area surveying.
The Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency reminds area motorists to avoid unnecessary travel in the affected areas (i.e. non-residents gawking for personal interest with no ties to the area, for example). There are a multitude of resources attempting to clear debris, check on resources and verifying structure durability that are having difficulty navigating the roadways due to unnecessary travel in the area.
More information will be provided as it becomes available. Continue to monitor the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office social media sites.
Sheriff Press Release

Small Business Administration

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program & Policy Guide (Version 5) outlines how the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may assist businesses if a disaster declaration is declared. While FEMA’s Public Assistance program primarily supports government entities and certain nonprofit organizations, the SBA Disaster Loan Program provides financial assistance to small businesses and private property owners impacted by disasters.

Attached you will find guidance regarding SBA disaster assistance programs.

Please make sure to thoroughly document all disaster-related impacts, including:

  • Physical damage to buildings, equipment, or inventory
  • Loss of revenue due to business interruption
  • Expenses incurred as a result of the disaster (temporary repairs, relocation costs, debris removal, etc.)
  • Ongoing fixed expenses, such as utilities, rent, or payroll, that continue despite reduced operations

The SBA has disaster assistance programs that may help businesses offset these costs, including low-interest loans that can assist with both physical damage repairs and economic injury resulting from lost revenue.

We encourage businesses to begin collecting and maintaining documentation now such as photographs of damage, financial statements, revenue comparisons, invoices, and repair estimates will greatly assist them in accessing available relief programs should you choose to apply.

 

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