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KANKAKEE COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)

Village of Aroma Park (Village Hall)

2200 S. Lowe Rd

Aroma Park, IL 60910

Opening: Friday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hours:    Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Permanently Closing: Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m.

KANKAKEE COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)

Kankakee Train Depot

199 S. East Ave

Kankakee, IL 60901

Opening: Saturday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hours:    Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

    Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Permanently Closing: Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m.

KANKAKEE COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)

Bradley Economic Development Co.

1600 IL-50

Northfield Square Mall Unit 548

Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Opening: Saturday, April 11, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hours:    Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Permanently Closing:  Saturday, May 9  at 2:00 p.m

Disaster Assistance for Businesses and Nonprofits Flyer- Approved 04.10.26

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

Local Resources 

Damage assessment

State Resources

Federal Assistance

Volunteer Cleanup and Relief

Illinois e-News Release

Public Information Officer Haley Williams

217-441-1480 / haley.williams@Illinois.gov

Deputy Public Information Officer Melissa Hahn

217-502-3543 / melissa.hahn@illinois.gov

 

 

March 30, 2026

Kankakee County Storm Damage Assessment Complete

Residents Encouraged to Pursue Repairs

SPRINGFIELD– Damage assessments have now been completed in Kankakee County following the devastating tornadoes that struck the Aroma Park area on March 10–11, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS) are conducting a comprehensive review of the collected data.

The preliminary damage assessments help us understand the true extent of the March 10-11 storm’s impact,” said IEMA OHS Acting Director Theodore (Ted) Berger. “This information is an important part of the process that now allows us to review the data to identify the potential of additional support.”

The joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs), conducted last week with the cooperation of the Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), documented hundreds of validated descriptions and photographs of damage. This information may lead state government to request federal assistance if the level of damage exceeds state capabilities.

Residents should not wait for potential federal assistance to begin their recovery. Survivors are strongly encouraged to take the following steps now:

  • Contact their insurance providers and file claims as soon as possible
  • Document all damages with photos or videos and keep repair and cleanup receipts
  • Use proper safety precautions during cleanup
  • Residents with unmet needs should contact 2 1 1

If the level of damage from this storm exceeds local and state capabilities, state government will submit a request for federal assistance through a federal disaster declaration. If that request is made, there is no set timeline for a federal decision.

Should this request for federal assistance be approved, information about how to apply will be widely communicated through Kankakee County, IEMA-OHS, FEMA, and SBA. We encourage survivors to monitor notification channels while pursuing repairs.

Disaster preparedness information is ready available from IEMA-OHS on the Ready Illinois website, a one-stop resource for detailed information about what to do before, during, and after disasters.

IEMA-OHS Social Media: X/Twitter | Meta/Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Attachments

Permit PR

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.

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.

 

Insurance Education Resources for Residents

2026 IDOI Event Flyer (1).pdf (1)
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