Cook County Disaster Grant Information

Mayor Ronald M. Serpico is pleased to inform you that funds are available to support  our village residents who  were affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred between September 13th, 2008 and October 5th, 2008.  Prior FEMA assistance will neither guarantee nor disqualify you from receiving support from the Cook County Disaster Grant.

In recognition of this, the US Health and Human Services Agency is providing additional Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funding to impacted Illinois counties, specifically for health and human services needs. This funding has been made available through the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness within the Illinois Department of Human Services.

The Cook County Disaster Grant (CCDG) has been established to assist businesses, families and individuals who were impacted by the severe storms and flooding that occurred between September 13th, 2008 and October 5th, 2008.

If you require assistance from this program or if you feel you are a victim of the floods and may qualify for this program, please contact the Cook County Hotline Number at 312-603-7600 or visit the web site at http://www.cookcountydisastergrant.org/.

For more information contact the Melrose Park Public Safety ~ Homeland Security at 708-649-8000. Or visit the village websites at http://www.melrosepark.org or http://www.mppshs.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can benefit from this program?  

Homeowners, families and individuals, non-profits, faith-based agencies, emergency responders, community health centers, hospitals and clinics, community mental health centers, and other service providers who assisted Cook County flood victims.    

Are funds available to reimburse previous expenses such as repairs, replacement of equipment or any other expenses?  

We cannot reimburse individuals for fixing their homes or for any expenses they incurred and paid for themselves, even if they have receipts. 

 I have mold behind the walls that was caused by my flooded basement. Will this be repaired?  

Mold remediation is a key objective of the funding. An inspector will visit your home to assess the damage.  

 If I have medical issues resulting from the floods, will I be compensated?  

Funding may be used to cover some health related expenses. We cannot reimburse individuals for previously incurred expenses.