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FEMA Region 5

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FEMA Region 5 serves IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI and 34 Tribal Nations. For emergencies, call your local fire/EMS/police or 9-1-1.

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ILLINOIS: Homeowners & renters are tapping into funds that can help repair or replace property that was damaged by the July 13-16 storms. Funds can also be used to pay hotel costs for those who were displaced from their homes, even funeral costs for deaths caused by the storms.

ILLINOIS: Homeowners & renters are tapping into funds that can help repair or replace property that was damaged by the July 13-16 storms. Funds can also be used to pay hotel costs for those who were displaced from their homes, even funeral costs for deaths caused by the storms.
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ILLINOIS: If you received @FEMA assistance after the floods in St. Clair County in 2022 or Cook County in 2023, you may have automatically been enrolled in a Group Flood Insurance Policy. This means you may be eligible to file a claim for damage caused by the July 13-16 storms.

ILLINOIS: If you received @FEMA assistance after the floods in St. Clair County in 2022 or Cook County in 2023, you may have automatically been enrolled in a Group Flood Insurance Policy. This means you may be eligible to file a claim for damage caused by the July 13-16 storms.
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ILLINOIS: We're rolling out disaster recovery centers where you can speak with our staff and get help applying for FEMA and SBA assistance. DRCs are currently open in Belleville, Cahokia Heights, and Kewanee. More opening soon. Find a location at fema.gov/drc.

ILLINOIS: We're rolling out disaster recovery centers where you can speak with our staff and get help applying for FEMA and SBA assistance. DRCs are currently open in Belleville, Cahokia Heights, and Kewanee. More opening soon. Find a location at fema.gov/drc.
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ILLINOIS: Fraudulent activity increases after disasters. Remember, FEMA staff will always wear an official ID and will never ask for money or payment to help you apply for assistance. Call 800-621-3362 if you have questions about a visit from someone claiming to be from FEMA.

ILLINOIS: Fraudulent activity increases after disasters. Remember, FEMA staff will always wear an official ID and will never ask for money or payment to help you apply for assistance. Call 800-621-3362 if you have questions about a visit from someone claiming to be from FEMA.
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Choose safety, friends. If you or any of your loved ones are in the path of Milton, please heed the warnings of local officials and evacuate if you are asked to do so.

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ILLINOIS: Our teams have visited more than 11,000 homes in Cook County. Today, we joined ReadyIllinois in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood to check on survivors and help them apply for FEMA assistance if their home or property was damaged by the July 13-16 storms.

ILLINOIS: Our teams have visited more than 11,000 homes in Cook County. Today, we joined <a href="/ReadyIllinois/">ReadyIllinois</a> in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood to check on survivors and help them apply for FEMA assistance if their home or property was damaged by the July 13-16 storms.
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Our Youth Preparedness Council is looking for young leaders who are interested in helping their friends, classmates, neighbors, and loved ones prepare for disaster. Know someone interested in making a difference? They can learn more and apply by March 3 at bit.ly/3DQ8F4L

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It's Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin! Ahead of spring rains, remember it can take 30 days for a new flood policy to take effect. Homeowners, renters and business owners can learn about their flood risk and NFIP insurance options at Floodsmart.gov.

It's Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin! Ahead of spring rains, remember it can take 30 days for a new flood policy to take effect.

Homeowners, renters and business owners can learn about their flood risk and NFIP insurance options at Floodsmart.gov.
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We’re building leaders through @FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council! We’re currently accepting applications through March 3 from students that're passionate about preparedness in their communities! Join our webinar tomorrow at 4PM CT for more details: bit.ly/3DQ8F4L.

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❄️Snowfall and cold temps are expected across the Midwest this week! If you must travel, check local weather and traffic forecasts before heading out. Stay bundled in layers and ready your car with an emergency kit including a blanket, ice scraper, sand, water & snacks.

❄️Snowfall and cold temps are expected across the Midwest this week! If you must travel, check local weather and traffic forecasts before heading out.

Stay bundled in layers and ready your car with an emergency kit including a blanket, ice scraper, sand, water &amp; snacks.
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HOOSIERS: Today's Indiana Homeland Security state-wide tornado drill was a reminder to practice your plan and be prepared if a real tornado is heading your way. Stay safe. Know where to go, what to do, who to call and what to take. Update your family's plan as needed, visit ready.gov/plan!

HOOSIERS: Today's <a href="/IDHS/">Indiana Homeland Security</a> state-wide tornado drill was a reminder to practice your plan and be prepared if a real tornado is heading your way. Stay safe. Know where to go, what to do, who to call and what to take.

Update your family's plan as needed, visit ready.gov/plan!
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⛈️This Friday! Severe storms, heavy rain, high winds and potential for tornadoes are expected in portions of the Midwest including IL, IN & OH. Be prepared. Keep an eye on weather forecasts, listen to local officials and know what actions to take, visit go.dhs.gov/wc7.

⛈️This Friday! Severe storms, heavy rain, high winds and potential for tornadoes are expected in portions of the Midwest including IL, IN &amp; OH.

Be prepared. Keep an eye on weather forecasts, listen to local officials and know what actions to take, visit go.dhs.gov/wc7.
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Storms are expected to hit IL, IN and OH this Friday and Saturday. Take action now. - Be prepared in the event of a power outage - Charge mobile devices & power banks - Have a 3-day supply of food, water & medication - Update emergency plans More tips: ready.gov/power-outages

Storms are expected to hit IL, IN and OH this Friday and Saturday. Take action now.

- Be prepared in the event of a power outage
- Charge mobile devices &amp; power banks
- Have a 3-day supply of food, water &amp; medication
- Update emergency plans

More tips: ready.gov/power-outages
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High winds may be anticipated in your area this evening. Check local forecasts! Protect your home and property before wind gusts pick up: ✅Tie down or store outdoor furniture, trampolines & umbrellas ✅Trim loose tree branches ✅Secure loose gutters & shutters

High winds may be anticipated in your area this evening. Check local forecasts! Protect your home and property before wind gusts pick up:

✅Tie down or store outdoor furniture, trampolines &amp; umbrellas
✅Trim loose tree branches
✅Secure loose gutters &amp; shutters
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We now have a level 4 risk (moderate) of severe storms for most of the state (all of southern, all of central, and parts of northern Illinois). Starting around 7 p.m. at the western edge, we could have tornadoes, wind gusts over 75 mph, large hail, heavy rain, and flooding. #ILWx

We now have a level 4 risk (moderate) of severe storms for most of the state (all of southern, all of central, and parts of northern Illinois). Starting around 7 p.m. at the western edge, we could have tornadoes, wind gusts over 75 mph, large hail, heavy rain, and flooding.
#ILWx
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The threat of tornadoes is nothing to take lightly. Check out these tips and be ready to enact your family's plan for #SevereWeather. #ILWx

The threat of tornadoes is nothing to take lightly. Check out these tips and be ready to enact your family's plan for #SevereWeather.
#ILWx
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Do you know where to get reliable emergency communications? Knowing where to get information is a great step to take towards being prepared for an emergency. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/47fr0kC

Do you know where to get reliable emergency communications? Knowing where to get information is a great step to take towards being prepared for an emergency. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/47fr0kC