State resources

• Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security Recovery Resources
  https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/recovery/damageassessment.html

• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Disaster Recovery Programs
  https://dceo.illinois.gov/communityservices/disasterrecovery.html

• Ready Illinois Disaster Recovery Guidance
  https://ready.illinois.gov/after/disaster-recovery.html

Federal assistance

• Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Declarations
  https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations

• U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Programs
  https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

Volunteer cleanup and relief

• American Red Cross Disaster Cleanup Assistance
  https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/disaster-cleanup.html

• American Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Services
  https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services.html

Other important information

• For those needing resources, Grace Baptist, at 2499 Waldron Rd., Kankakee, has a power-charging station provided by ComEd. Snacks, water, buckets for cleanup, bags, gloves and more are also at Grace Baptist that were donated by Home Depot, Lowes and Our Home.

• For other businesses wishing to similarly donate, please contact the Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) so your donations can be vetted and regulated.

• ShineFM, at 450 S. Main St., Bourbonnais, is accepting donations from private citizens for the community-at-large.

• For those wishing to provide monetary donations, you can do so at https://www.myunitedway.org/disaster.

• If your pet was displaced by the storm damage, these kennels are open for boarding. Please call them for availability and pricing.
  • Pawz & Play: 815-304-4041
  • River Valley Pet Resort: 815-472-6836
  • Springbrook Kennels: 815-953-7877
  • O'Connor's Country Kennels: 815-953-5058

• Kankakee County and Kankakee City officials are cautioning area residents to be skeptical when approached by unsolicited contractors requesting to repair damage caused by the storms. If you see a contractor and feel a bit uneasy or concerned, contact the appropriate authorities to verify the validity of the contractor and to ensure they’re licensed to work in the area.
  • Kankakee County Planning Department/Building Division: 815-937-2940
  • City of Kankakee Code Department: 815-936-7390